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😬 Grimacing Face Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Spot this face baring its teeth in an awkward, forced grin — the universal "yikes" expression. This emoji went through a major identity crisis across platforms: early Samsung and Google versions looked like they were in actual pain, while Apple's looked more sheepish. It's the go-to for cringe moments, social awkwardness, or when you accidentally reply-all to an email.
When to Use
Use for awkward situations, secondhand embarrassment, or when something is cringeworthy.
Example Usage
- “Waved back at someone who wasn't waving at me 😬”
- “Accidentally liked a photo from 2019 while stalking their page 😬”
- “Called the teacher "mom" in front of the whole class 😬”
Popular Combinations
😬💀
The secondhand embarrassment is killing me
😬🙈
Can't look away but also can't watch
😬😬
We both know that was bad
😬📱
When you open a text you shouldn't have sent
How Grimacing Face 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.
Platform Comparison
This emoji may look different depending on your device:
Apple
Apple shows clenched teeth in a tense, awkward expression. Widely used to convey cringing or discomfort.
Samsung
Samsung's older versions rendered this with a much wider, less awkward smile, making it look happy rather than uncomfortable — causing frequent miscommunication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 😬 mean in a text message?▼
Spot this face baring its teeth in an awkward, forced grin — the universal "yikes" expression. This emoji went through a major identity crisis across platforms: early Samsung and Google versions looked like they were in actual pain, while Apple's looked more sheepish. It's the go-to for cringe moments, social awkwardness, or when you accidentally reply-all to an email. Use for awkward situations, secondhand embarrassment, or when something is cringeworthy. 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 Grimacing Face 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 Grimacing Face emoji is encoded as U+1f62c in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😬 and in CSS content: "\1f62c". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😬?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:grimacing:` to insert the Grimacing Face emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f62c
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:grimacing:Keywords
grimaceteeth
When to Use 😬 Grimacing Face
Use for awkward situations, secondhand embarrassment, or when something is cringeworthy.
- •Send 😬 when you want to express or reference "grimacing face" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😬 in conversations about grimace or teeth to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😬 Grimacing Face on social media posts, stories, or comments related to grimacing face
- •Combine 😬 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about grimace, teeth
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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