person facepalming
A person with hand over face, depicted as a yellow cartoon-like face partially covered by one hand, often interpreted as embarrassment, shame, or annoyance.
There are different emoji meanings for person facepalming in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely used to express dismay or disbelief at something foolish, to show embarrassment for oneself or others, or simple frustration with a situation.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage, often conveying a sense of 'oh no' or 'how could they?' when something awkward or unbelievable happens. Can also imply 'I want to hide' due to embarrassment.
