😬
grimacing face
A yellow face with a grimacing smile.
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F62C
- Emoticon 8D
- Version Emoji 1
- Category smileys & emotion
- Subcategory neutral / skeptical
Platform Meaning
A yellow face with a grimacing smile.
Tags
awk
awkward
dentist
face
grimace
grimacing
grinning
smile
smiling
Platform Meaning
- Apple: Represents a grimace of discomfort or awkwardness.
- Google: Depicts a face making a tense, awkward expression.
- Twitter: Conveys a sense of nervousness, anxiety, or unease.
- Unicode: A face with a forced, tight-lipped smile showing discomfort.
Detailed Introduction
The 😬 emoji features a yellow face displaying a tight-lipped, grimacing smile. It is commonly used to express feelings of discomfort, nervousness, or awkwardness in various situations. This emoji can represent the sensation of being caught in an uncomfortable moment, trying to remain polite, or facing something unpleasant. It is often used in casual conversations to show mild embarrassment, tension, or uncertainty without being overly negative. The expression is versatile and can fit into many contexts where someone might feel uneasy but not outright upset.
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