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😂 Face with Tears of Joy Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The 😂 Face with Tears of Joy emoji shows a face laughing so hard that tears stream down both cheeks. It means something is extremely funny — the kind of laugh where you can't catch your breath. This is consistently the most-used emoji worldwide according to Unicode Consortium data, holding the #1 spot since 2015 when Oxford Dictionaries named it Word of the Year — the first time a pictograph received that honor. On Apple devices the face tilts slightly, while Google and Samsung render it upright. Among Gen Z, 💀 (skull) has partly replaced 😂 as the go-to laughter emoji, but 😂 remains dominant globally and across older demographics. It's one of those rare symbols that transcends language barriers — everyone instantly knows what it means.
When to Use
Use 😂 when something is genuinely hilarious — a funny meme, an embarrassing story, an unexpected punchline. Works in casual texts, group chats, social media replies, and comments. Pair with 💀 for 'I'm dead laughing' or repeat (😂😂😂) for extra intensity.
Example Usage
- “The cat just fell off the shelf trying to catch a fly 😂”
- “My dad tried to use Snapchat and accidentally sent his forehead to everyone 😂”
- “That group chat screenshot has me in tears 😂”
- “I just realized I've been waving at a stranger thinking it was my friend for a whole minute 😂”
- “The autocorrect changed "on my way" to "on my waffle" 😂”
Popular Combinations
😂😂😂
Can't stop laughing
😂💀
I'm dead laughing
😂✋
Stop, I can't breathe
😂😭
Laughing so hard I'm crying
How Face with Tears of Joy 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.
Did You Know?
In 2015, Oxford Dictionaries named 😂 their Word of the Year — the first time a pictograph won the title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 😂 mean in a text message?▼
The 😂 Face with Tears of Joy emoji shows a face laughing so hard that tears stream down both cheeks. It means something is extremely funny — the kind of laugh where you can't catch your breath. This is consistently the most-used emoji worldwide according to Unicode Consortium data, holding the #1 spot since 2015 when Oxford Dictionaries named it Word of the Year — the first time a pictograph received that honor. On Apple devices the face tilts slightly, while Google and Samsung render it upright. Among Gen Z, 💀 (skull) has partly replaced 😂 as the go-to laughter emoji, but 😂 remains dominant globally and across older demographics. It's one of those rare symbols that transcends language barriers — everyone instantly knows what it means. Use 😂 when something is genuinely hilarious — a funny meme, an embarrassing story, an unexpected punchline. Works in casual texts, group chats, social media replies, and comments. Pair with 💀 for 'I'm dead laughing' or repeat (😂😂😂) for extra intensity. 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 Tears of Joy 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 Tears of Joy emoji is encoded as U+1f602 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😂 and in CSS content: "\1f602". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😂?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:joy:` to insert the Face with Tears of Joy emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f602
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:joy:Keywords
cryweephappyhappytearshaha
When to Use 😂 Face with Tears of Joy
Use 😂 when something is genuinely hilarious — a funny meme, an embarrassing story, an unexpected punchline. Works in casual texts, group chats, social media replies, and comments. Pair with 💀 for 'I'm dead laughing' or repeat (😂😂😂) for extra intensity.
- •Send 😂 when you want to express or reference "face with tears of joy" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😂 in conversations about cry or weep to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😂 Face with Tears of Joy on social media posts, stories, or comments related to face with tears of joy
- •Combine 😂 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about cry, weep, happy
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Mac
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