Face with Thermometer Emoji 🤒
| Name | Face with Thermometer |
|---|---|
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Shortcode | :face_with_thermometer: |
| Unicode | U+1F912 |
| Also known as | face, ill, sick, thermometer, face_with_thermometer, temperature, cold, fever, covid |
What does the Face with Thermometer emoji 🤒 mean?
A flushed, unwell face with a thermometer in its mouth, showing that someone has a fever or feels genuinely sick. It conveys being physically ill, run down, and in need of rest, more specifically than a plain sad face. People use it when a cold, flu, or fever has knocked them out.
How people use Face with Thermometer 🤒
It's used to tell people you're sick in bed, to explain why you're canceling plans, or to fish for a little sympathy while feeling awful. The tone is usually miserable but relatable, sometimes with a dash of 'take care of me' humor.
- Woke up with a fever, staying in bed all day 🤒
- Can't make it tonight, I'm really sick 🤒
- Send soup and cough drops please 🤒
Face with Thermometer emoji - frequently asked questions
What does the 🤒 emoji mean?
It represents having a fever or being sick, shown by the thermometer and flushed face. It means you're genuinely unwell and probably resting.
What's the difference between 🤒 and 😷?
🤒 shows an actual fever or illness, while 😷 shows a mask for germ protection or feeling under the weather. The thermometer one is 'I'm sick,' the mask one is 'I'm being careful or ill.'
How to copy and paste the Face with Thermometer emoji
Tap the Copy button or the 🤒 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.