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Sleeping Face

Unicode: U+1F634

Shortcodes: :sleeping:

TL;DR

Shows tiredness, going to sleep, or finding something boring.

Context Meanings

Literal
LOW Risk

Going to sleep or being tired.

Example: โ€œGoodnight ๐Ÿ˜ดโ€

Slang
LOW Risk

Exhausted or need sleep.

Example: โ€œLong day at work ๐Ÿ˜ดโ€

Passive-Aggressive
MEDIUM Risk

Implying something is boring or putting you to sleep.

Example: โ€œThat lecture ๐Ÿ˜ดโ€

Ironic
LOW Risk

Sarcastically saying something is dull.

Example: โ€œRiveting content ๐Ÿ˜ดโ€

Platform Notes

Twitter/X

Used for both tiredness and calling something boring.

iMessage

Common bedtime emoji or expressing exhaustion.

TikTok

Can imply content is boring in comments.

Generational Differences

Gen Z

Often used to call something boring or uninteresting.

Millennial

Both literal tiredness and boring contexts.

Boomer

Usually interprets as literally being tired.

Warnings

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Can imply boredom

LOW

Using this in response to content can imply it's boring.

Technical Details

Unicode
U+1F634
Version
6.1
Category
Smileys & Faces
Subcategory
face-negative
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Exhausted Sleep

Used to express being very tired, about to fall asleep, or finding something boring enough to sleep through.

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Too Tired

Used when so tired that you could fall asleep at any moment. Complete exhaustion.

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 Seen as outdated by Gen Z.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.