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Nerd Face

Unicode: U+1F913

Shortcodes: :nerd_face:

TL;DR

Embracing nerdiness, or mocking someone for being too technical/pedantic.

Context Meanings

Slang
LOW Risk

Embracing being nerdy or intellectual.

Example: โ€œFinally reading the documentation ๐Ÿค“โ€

Ironic
MEDIUM Risk

Mocking someone for being too technical or pedantic.

Example: โ€œActually, it's 'whom' ๐Ÿค“โ€

Passive-Aggressive
MEDIUM Risk

Dismissing someone's correction or expertise.

Example: โ€œThanks for the lecture ๐Ÿค“โ€

Work
LOW Risk

Self-deprecating about being detail-oriented.

Example: โ€œJust spent 2 hours on documentation ๐Ÿค“โ€

Platform Notes

Twitter/X

Often used to mock overly pedantic responses.

Discord

Common in tech communities - self-deprecating nerd humor.

Slack

Can be playful self-deprecation about technical work.

Generational Differences

Gen Z

Primarily used to mock pedantic behavior or 'well actually' types.

Millennial

Mix of self-deprecating nerd pride and mocking pedantry.

Boomer

May not understand the mocking connotation.

Warnings

โš ๏ธ

Can be dismissive

LOW

Using this in response to someone can imply you're mocking their knowledge or correction.

Technical Details

Unicode
U+1F913
Version
8.0
Category
Smileys & Faces
Subcategory
face-neutral
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Studious Nerd

Used when studying, geeking out about a topic, or embracing one's inner nerd with pride.

๐Ÿ˜ 

Angry Face

Shows genuine anger or frustration. Use when actually upset, not as a joke.

๐Ÿ˜ฐ

Anxious Face with Sweat

Anxious, stressed, nervous, or worried about something.

๐Ÿ˜ฒ

Astonished Face

Shocked, surprised, or mind-blown. Genuine astonishment.

๐Ÿคก

Clown Face

Calling someone (or yourself) a fool. 'Look at this clown' or self-deprecating humor.

๐Ÿ˜•

Confused Face

Shows confusion, skepticism, or mild disappointment. The 'I don't get it' face.

๐Ÿค 

Cowboy Hat Face

Yeehaw energy, country vibes, or hiding sadness behind a smile.

๐Ÿ˜‚

Face with Tears of Joy

The classic 'LOL' emoji - shows something is hilarious. Seen as outdated by Gen Z.

๐Ÿ˜˜

Face Blowing a Kiss

Sending love/kisses. More romantic than friendly, but used broadly.