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⁉️ Exclamation Question Mark Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Styled as a combination of an exclamation mark and question mark, expressing shocked disbelief or rhetorical questioning. Conveys simultaneous surprise and confusion.
When to Use
Use when expressing surprise mixed with questioning, disbelief, rhetorical questions, or baffled reactions.
Example Usage
- “They did what ⁉️”
- “How is that possible ⁉️”
- “Are you serious ⁉️”
Popular Combinations
⁉️😳
Shocked and confused
⁉️🤯
Mind-blown question
⁉️👀
Wait, what?
How Exclamation Question Mark looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⁉️ mean in a text message?▼
Styled as a combination of an exclamation mark and question mark, expressing shocked disbelief or rhetorical questioning. Conveys simultaneous surprise and confusion. Use when expressing surprise mixed with questioning, disbelief, rhetorical questions, or baffled reactions. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ⁉️?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Exclamation Question Mark emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ⁉️?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ⁉️ would be read aloud as "Exclamation Question Mark." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ⁉️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:interrobang:` to insert the Exclamation Question Mark emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2049-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:interrobang:Keywords
interrobangwatpunctuationsurprise
When to Use ⁉️ Exclamation Question Mark
Use when expressing surprise mixed with questioning, disbelief, rhetorical questions, or baffled reactions.
- •Send ⁉️ when you want to express or reference "exclamation question mark" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⁉️ in conversations about interrobang or wat to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⁉️ Exclamation Question Mark on social media posts, stories, or comments related to exclamation question mark
- •Combine ⁉️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about interrobang, wat, punctuation
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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