Unicode: U+1F62C
Shortcodes: :grimacing:
The 'yikes' emoji. Shows awkwardness, tension, or cringing at something.
Expressing awkwardness or discomfort.
Example: โThat was awkward ๐ฌโ
Reacting to a cringe situation or mistake.
Example: โJust saw the email I sent drunk ๐ฌโ
Commenting on someone else's awkward moment.
Example: โThat take was... something ๐ฌโ
Acknowledging a tense or uncomfortable situation.
Example: โThat meeting was rough ๐ฌโ
Common for cringe reactions or awkward observations.
Used for awkward work moments - relatively professional.
Standard cringe reaction in comments.
The 'yikes' face - used for anything cringe.
Same usage - awkwardness and cringe.
May interpret as just an awkward smile.
Using this in response to someone can imply their content was cringeworthy.
Used when witnessing something cringeworthy or being in an awkward situation. Yikes energy.
Used when trying to be polite but things are awkward or tense. Forced smile energy.
Used in awkward situations where you're nervously laughing but also cringing. Social anxiety in emoji form.
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 Seen as outdated by Gen Z.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.