😬 Grimacing Face is the emoji for "yikes". Its clenched teeth show awkwardness, nervousness and that uncomfortable feeling when something goes wrong.
What does 😬 mean?
The 😬 emoji shows a face with wide eyes and a tight, toothy grimace. Its official name is Grimacing Face (U+1F62C).
It means "oops", "awkward" or "that's bad". It's used when you've made a mistake, when you have to share bad news, or when you witness an embarrassing moment.
When to use 😬
- Admitting a mistake: "I broke your mug 😬"
- Awkward moments you can't escape.
- Sharing bad news gently.
- Nervous anticipation: "Exam results today 😬"
- Reacting to cringe content.
😬 in real conversations
Did you tell her the party is canceled?
Not yet 😬
I accidentally replied-all to the whole company
😬😬 oh no
How much did the repair cost?
Don't ask 😬
What does 😬 mean from a girl or a guy?
From a girl or a guy, 😬 means they feel awkward or uncomfortable about something. If it's a reply to your question, the answer may not be what you hoped. It's honest and a little nervous, not mean.
😬 vs similar emojis
- 😅 Grinning with Sweat: nervous laugh, lighter.
- 😳 Flushed Face: embarrassed and shocked.
- 🫣 Peeking Eye: scared to look.
- 🙈 See-No-Evil: can't look, shy.
Tap any emoji below to copy it:
😬 😅 😳 🫣 🙈 😟
Popular 😬 combos to copy
- 😬🙈 = so awkward
- 😬🙏 = sorry, please forgive me
- 😬💸 = that was expensive
- 😬😅 = nervous oops
😬🙈 😬🙏 😬💸 😬😅
When did 😬 come out?
😬 Grimacing Face arrived shortly after the first wave of emojis: it was added in Unicode 6.1 in 2012. It came in the same small update that added 😴 Sleeping Face and 😀 Grinning Face.
What 😬 means on TikTok and Instagram
On TikTok, 😬 is the "yikes" emoji for awkward moments, bad dates and cringe compilations. On Instagram, it is a common reply to awkward stories, risky haircuts and "I just sent the email to the wrong person" moments.
Is 😬 easy to misread?
Many people mistake 😬 for a big smile. Used after good news, it can look like you are uncomfortable instead of happy. If you want to celebrate, 😁 or 🥳 are the safe picks.
How 😬 looks on different devices
😬 is a standard Unicode emoji. On iPhone, iPad and Mac it appears with Apple's clenched teeth; Android, Samsung and Windows show their own designs.
FAQ
Is 😬 a smile?
No. It's a grimace, showing awkwardness or nervousness rather than happiness.
What does "yikes 😬" mean?
It means "that's bad" or "how awkward".
How do I copy 😬?
Press the Copy Emoji button at the top of this page, then paste it anywhere.
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