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Slightly Smiling Face

Unicode: U+1F642

Shortcodes: :slightly_smiling_face:

TL;DR

Deceptively passive-aggressive. Can mean 'fine' or hide frustration/sarcasm.

Context Meanings

Literal
LOW Risk

A simple, pleasant acknowledgment.

Example: โ€œSounds good ๐Ÿ™‚โ€

Passive-Aggressive
MEDIUM Risk

Hiding frustration or annoyance behind a thin smile.

Example: โ€œPer my last email ๐Ÿ™‚โ€

Ironic
MEDIUM Risk

Masking true feelings with fake pleasantness.

Example: โ€œSure, I'll do that too ๐Ÿ™‚โ€

Work
LOW Risk

Professional but potentially cold - depends on context.

Example: โ€œLet me know if you have questions ๐Ÿ™‚โ€

Platform Notes

Slack

Can read as professional or subtly passive-aggressive.

iMessage

Often interpreted as distant or hiding true feelings.

Twitter/X

Frequently used in a passive-aggressive manner.

Generational Differences

Gen Z

Almost always passive-aggressive - the fake smile emoji.

Millennial

Aware of the passive-aggressive connotation.

Boomer

May use genuinely as a friendly smile.

Warnings

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Passive-aggressive risk

MEDIUM

Younger generations often read this as passive-aggressive or fake. Consider using more enthusiastic emojis.

Technical Details

Unicode
U+1F642
Version
7.0
Category
Smileys & Faces
Subcategory
face-positive
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Tense Politeness

Used when trying to be polite but things are awkward or tense. Forced smile energy.

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Passive Aggressive OK

Used to express passive aggressive agreement or acceptance. The combination suggests 'fine, whatever' energy.

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.

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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.

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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 Seen as outdated by Gen Z.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.