open mouth emoji
The open mouth emoji depicts a yellow circular face with a wide, open mouth, conveying surprise, awe, or a neutral, somewhat blank expression, sometimes with slightly raised eyebrows.
There are different emoji meanings for open mouth emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Frequently used for genuine surprise or shock, sometimes with a comedic undertone of being dumbfounded or speechless. Less often conveys negative emotions.
- East Asian culture
- Can be used for surprise, but also for a poker face, a blank expression, or even as a simple, less enthusiastic 'okay' or acknowledgment.
