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🤨 Face with Raised Eyebrow Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
One eyebrow up, mouth neutral — the "I'm not buying this" face. Also known as the Colbert eyebrow. Added in Unicode 10.0 (2017) alongside 🤫 and 🤪. Sits in the skepticism zone between 🤔 (thinking) and 😒 (actively unimpressed).
When to Use
For doubt, mild suspicion, or the silent "really?" when someone says something questionable.
Example Usage
- “You "forgot" it was your turn to cook? 🤨”
- “Sure, the dog ate your homework 🤨”
- “That excuse doesn't add up 🤨”
Popular Combinations
🤨👀
Skeptically watching
🤨❌
Not buying it
🤨📸
Receipts please
How Face with Raised Eyebrow 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?▼
One eyebrow up, mouth neutral — the "I'm not buying this" face. Also known as the Colbert eyebrow. Added in Unicode 10.0 (2017) alongside 🤫 and 🤪. Sits in the skepticism zone between 🤔 (thinking) and 😒 (actively unimpressed). For doubt, mild suspicion, or the silent "really?" when someone says something questionable. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 🤨?▼
You can use the Face with Raised Eyebrow emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 🤨 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Face with Raised Eyebrow emoji is encoded as U+1f928 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🤨 and in CSS content: "\1f928". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🤨?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:face_with_raised_eyebrow:` to insert the Face with Raised Eyebrow emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🤨 a newer emoji?▼
The Face with Raised Eyebrow emoji was added in Unicode 5.0. It has been around long enough to have universal support across modern devices and platforms.
Unicode
U+1f928
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 5.0
Shortcodes
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When to Use 🤨 Face with Raised Eyebrow
For doubt, mild suspicion, or the silent "really?" when someone says something questionable.
- •Send 🤨 when you want to express or reference "face with raised eyebrow" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🤨 in conversations about one or distrust to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🤨 Face with Raised Eyebrow on social media posts, stories, or comments related to face with raised eyebrow
- •Combine 🤨 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about one, distrust, scepticism
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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