hand covering mouth emoji
The hand covering mouth emoji depicts a yellow face with wide eyes and a hand over its mouth, conveying shock, awe, disbelief, or an attempt to suppress laughter.
There are different emoji meanings for hand covering mouth emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used for 'oh wow!', 'oh no!', or to indicate a secret/gossip. Sometimes shows polite laughter or embarrassment.
- East Asian culture
- Can be used similarly, but also for modesty, shyness, or to show discretion when speaking about sensitive topics. The hand over mouth can be a gesture of politeness or embarrassment.
