Unicode: U+1F62D
Shortcodes: :crying-loud:
Intense emotion - can be sadness, laughter, or being overwhelmed. Context is everything.
Intense sadness or crying.
Example: โI miss you so much ๐ญโ
Laughing so hard you're crying.
Example: โThat video sent me ๐ญโ
Dramatically reacting to minor inconveniences.
Example: โNo more coffee ๐ญโ
Missing someone or being emotional.
Example: โWish you were here ๐ญโ
More often means laughing than actually crying.
Dual meaning - intense emotion of any kind.
Used for both sad and hilarious content.
Primarily used for laughing, rarely actual sadness.
Uses for both laughing and genuine emotion.
More likely to interpret as actual crying/sadness.
Can mean crying from laughter or sadness - context determines meaning.
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 Seen as outdated by Gen Z.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.