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Thinking Face

Unicode: U+1F914

Shortcodes: :thinking:

TL;DR

Shows contemplation, skepticism, or 'hmm'. Can be genuinely curious or subtly doubtful.

Context Meanings

Literal
LOW Risk

Genuinely pondering or considering something.

Example: โ€œShould I go? ๐Ÿค”โ€

Slang
LOW Risk

Expressing skepticism or doubt about a statement.

Example: โ€œThat doesn't sound right ๐Ÿค”โ€

Passive-Aggressive
MEDIUM Risk

Subtly questioning someone's logic or honesty.

Example: โ€œInteresting excuse ๐Ÿค”โ€

Ironic
LOW Risk

Pretending to think about something obvious.

Example: โ€œI wonder why that happened ๐Ÿค”โ€

Platform Notes

Twitter/X

Often used to express skepticism about news or claims.

Discord

Common reaction emoji for when something seems suspicious.

Slack

Generally safe for work - shows genuine contemplation.

Generational Differences

Gen Z

Frequently used for skepticism or subtle shade.

Millennial

Used for both genuine thinking and skepticism.

Boomer

Usually interpreted as genuine contemplation.

Warnings

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Skeptical undertone

LOW

Often implies doubt about what someone said. May come across as questioning their honesty.

Technical Details

Unicode
U+1F914
Version
8.0
Category
Smileys & Faces
Subcategory
face-neutral
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Suspicious Thinking

Used when something seems suspicious or doesn't add up. Implies careful scrutiny and doubt about what's being observed.

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Deep Skepticism

Used when critically analyzing something or expressing deep skepticism about claims.

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Angry Face

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

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Anxious Face with Sweat

Anxious, stressed, nervous, or worried about something.

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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.

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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.

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Face with Tears of Joy

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 Seen as outdated by Gen Z.

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Face Blowing a Kiss

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