🫢Face with Open Eyes and Hand over Mouth Emoji
An emoji depicting a face with open eyes and a hand covering the mouth.
Unicode: U+1FAE2
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Meaning and Symbolism
The 'face with open eyes and hand over mouth' emoji represents surprise, shock, or embarrassment. It's often used to convey a reaction to something unexpected or awkward. The open eyes suggest a state of disbelief or astonishment, while the hand over the mouth can indicate a gasp or an attempt to hold back words.
Popular Usage and Context
- Expressing surprise or shock at an unexpected situation or revelation
- Indicating embarrassment or regret over something said or done
- Conveying a sense of awkwardness or discomfort in a particular situation
Real-Life Message Examples
"When I saw the price tag, my reaction was 🫢"
"After accidentally blurting out that embarrassing comment, I was like 🫢"
"The awkward silence after the bad joke was just 🫢"
Use with Caution
- Situations where a more serious or empathetic response is required
- Contexts involving trauma, violence, or sensitive topics
- Professional or formal settings where emojis may be inappropriate
- Conversations with individuals who may find the emoji offensive or insensitive
- Instances where the emoji could be misinterpreted or taken out of context
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