Crying Face Emoji ๐ข
| Name | Crying Face |
|---|---|
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Shortcode | :crying_face: |
| Unicode | U+1F622 |
| Also known as | awful, cry, crying, face, feels, miss, sad, tear, triste, unhappy, crying_face, tears, depressed, upset, :'( |
What does the Crying Face emoji ๐ข mean?
A yellow face with sad, downturned eyebrows and a single tear rolling down one cheek. It's the classic "aww" of sadness, hurt feelings, or being genuinely touched, from a small disappointment to something heartfelt and moving. Because just one tear falls, it reads as softer and more sincere than sobbing.
How people use Crying Face ๐ข
People use it for real sadness, sympathy, or emotional moments, but also for sweet, touching things where a single happy or bittersweet tear fits. It comes across as tender and heartfelt, whether you're comforting someone or reacting to something that got you a little emotional.
- I miss you so much already ๐ข
- This video of the dog waiting for its owner ๐ข
- Can't believe it's our last day together ๐ข
Crying Face emoji - frequently asked questions
What does the ๐ข emoji mean?
It shows sadness or being touched, marked by a single tear on the cheek. It works for genuine sadness, sympathy, and sweet, emotional moments alike.
What's the difference between ๐ข and ๐ญ?
๐ข (crying face) sheds one gentle tear for softer, more sincere sadness, while ๐ญ (loudly crying) is over-the-top bawling, often used dramatically or for laughing so hard you cry.
How to copy and paste the Crying Face emoji
Tap the Copy button or the ๐ข above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord, and anywhere else.