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🫠Melting Face EmojiUnicode: 1FAE0
A melting face emoji used for cringe, embarrassment, or feeling completely overwhelmed by life.
Released in Released in 2021 with Unicode 14.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
🫠 Okay, so this little guy is literally melting, but nobody uses it for actual heat. It's THE go-to emoji for when something is so cringe you want to disappear, or when life hits you with too much at once. Think: embarrassing moments, awkward encounters, or just feeling completely done with everything. It's like saying 'I'm dying inside' but with style.
Symbolism
- Cringe and embarrassment
- Overwhelmed by stress
- Existential dread and anxiety
Common Usage Scenarios
- When someone tells an extremely awkward joke in the group chat
- Getting 5 urgent emails at 9 AM on Monday morning
- Remembering that embarrassing thing you did 5 years ago at 3 AM
Usage Examples in Conversation
Friend: 'I think I called our boss mom yesterday' Me: Oh no 🫠🫠🫠
My brain at 2 AM: Remember every mistake you've ever made Me: 🫠
Manager: Can you have this done by EOD? Also we need a 20-page report. Me: 🫠🫠
Seeing my crush walk by while I'm eating lunch and have lettuce in my teeth 🫠
The vibe when you're in a meeting and someone says 'let's circle back on that' for the 10th time 🫠
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use when something is painfully awkward or cringe
- Perfect for those 'I want to disappear' moments
- Great for expressing overwhelm without being too serious
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