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😮Face with Open Mouth EmojiUnicode: 1F62E
A surprised face emoji showing shock or amazement, used when something unexpected happens or you can't believe what you just heard.
Released in Released in 2010 with Unicode 6.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
😮 This is basically the classic "mind blown" face! It's like when you see something so shocking or unexpected that your jaw literally drops. Use it when you're like "OMG what just happened?" or "No way!" It's perfect for those moments when you're genuinely stunned by news, a plot twist, or something crazy your friend did. Not super dramatic like 😱 but more like "wait, WHAT?!" 😮
Symbolism
- Shock and surprise
- Being speechless
- Disbelief and amazement
Common Usage Scenarios
- Your friend tells you they're moving to another country tomorrow
- You find out your crush has been secretly dating someone for months
- A plot twist in your favorite show makes you go "wait, what?!"
- Someone mentions a crazy price for something ordinary
- You see an unbelievable deal or discount
Usage Examples in Conversation
Friend: I quit my job and I'm moving to Japan next week! 😮 No way seriously?!
OMG did you see that ending? 😮 The killer was his mom all along?!
This coffee costs $18?! 😮 That's insane lol
Wait, you've never been to the beach? 😮 How is that even possible?!
Just found out they've been dating since high school 😮 My mind is blown
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use when genuinely surprised - it's too strong for minor things
- Great for showing you're shocked but not scared
- Don't overuse it or it loses impact - save it for real wow moments
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