thought balloon
A cartoon thought bubble containing three ellipses (...), indicating thinking, contemplation, or speechlessness.
There are different emoji meanings for thought balloon in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often used to convey a moment of private thought, something left unsaid, or a slight pause.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage, frequently appearing in manga and anime to denote internal monologue or a character being flabbergasted or lost for words.
