Explore smileys, face expressions, and emotional emojis with their real-world meanings.
49 emojis in this category
Shows genuine anger or frustration. Use when actually upset, not as a joke.
Anxious, stressed, nervous, or worried about something.
Shocked, surprised, or mind-blown. Genuine astonishment.
Calling someone (or yourself) a fool. 'Look at this clown' or self-deprecating humor.
Shows confusion, skepticism, or mild disappointment. The 'I don't get it' face.
Yeehaw energy, country vibes, or hiding sadness behind a smile.
The classic 'LOL' emoji - shows something is hilarious. Seen as outdated by Gen Z.
Sending love/kisses. More romantic than friendly, but used broadly.
Brain fog, spaced out, confused, or head in the clouds.
Shows shock, disbelief, or being completely shook. Rarely actual fear.
Sick, contagious, or being cautious about health. Post-COVID cultural shift.
Universal eye-roll meaning annoyance, dismissiveness, or 'here we go again'.
Swearing, cursing, extremely angry. The censored expletive face.
Intense laughter - ROFL emoji. Even more 'boomer' than ð to Gen Z.
Playful teasing, being silly, or a joking tone.
Scared, frightened, or alarmed by something.
Shows embarrassment, shock, or being caught off guard. The 'what did you just say' face.
The 'yikes' emoji. Shows awkwardness, tension, or cringing at something.
Intense passion, burning desire, or overwhelming love. More intense than regular hearts.
The classic love emoji - used for romantic love, deep affection, or strong appreciation.
Shows being hot/overheated OR finding something/someone extremely attractive.
Nervous laughter or 'phew that was close'. Shows relief mixed with awkwardness.
Intense emotion - can be sadness, laughter, or being overwhelmed. Context is everything.
Feeling sick, disgusted, or something is gross. The 'that's revolting' face.
Embracing nerdiness, or mocking someone for being too technical/pedantic.
Can't look away, scared but curious, or watching something cringy.
Shows sadness, disappointment, or regret. Genuine melancholy.
The 'please' or 'puppy eyes' emoji. Used for begging, cuteness, or showing vulnerability.
Something is bad, crappy, or frustrating. Also used playfully or self-deprecatingly.
Relief, contentment, or a smug satisfaction. The 'I told you so' face.
More intense than ð. Can mean danger, poison, or 'I'm REALLY dead' from laughing.
Usually means 'that's so funny I'm dead' or ironic disbelief, not actual death.
Shows tiredness, going to sleep, or finding something boring.
Deceptively passive-aggressive. Can mean 'fine' or hide frustration/sarcasm.
Playful mischief, being naughty, or suggesting something sneaky/bad in a fun way.
Shows love, adoration, or being smitten. Can be romantic or for anything you love.
Mischievous intentions, being naughty, or playfully evil plans.
Warm, genuine happiness. The friendly, wholesome smile without negative connotations.
Happy but sad, bittersweet, or 'it's fine' when it's not fine.
Pretending to be innocent or angelic. Often sarcastic or after being mischievous.
The 'cool' emoji. Used for confidence, accomplishment, or being smooth.
The suggestive/flirty emoji. Implies something cheeky, knowing, or a hidden meaning.
Gen Z's preferred 'laughing' emoji. Can mean crying from laughter OR actual sadness.
Shows contemplation, skepticism, or 'hmm'. Can be genuinely curious or subtly doubtful.
Clearly shows displeasure, skepticism, or 'I'm not impressed'.
The passive-aggressive king. Means 'I'm fine' (not fine), frustration, or sarcasm.
Shows exhaustion, frustration, or dramatic distress. The 'I can't even' emoji.
Playful wink implying a joke, inside knowledge, or flirtation.
Lips sealed, keeping quiet, or not saying anything.