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🤥🤥 Lying Face Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F925

Represents dishonesty or lying.

Released in The '🤥 Lying Face' emoji was introduced in 2016 as part of Unicode 9.0 and Emoji 3.0 updates.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The ‘Lying Face’ 🤥 emoji depicts a face with a long nose, referencing the renowned tale of Pinocchio, whose nose grows whenever he tells a lie. This emoji is often used in conversations to indicate that someone is lying, being dishonest, or exaggerating the truth. It can also be humorously employed when someone is telling a small, harmless fib or to accuse someone jokingly of not telling the truth."

Symbolism

Dishonesty: The emoji embodies the idea of lying or being untruthful.
Exaggeration: 🤥 can also be used to point out when someone is stretching the truth.
Playfulness: In some contexts, it conveys teasing or joking about someone not telling the truth, especially in light-hearted exchanges.

Common Usage Scenarios

When you catch someone in a playful lie or exaggeration.
To acknowledge that you're not telling the truth yourself in a joking way.
In response to an obvious untruth or an over-the-top statement.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Friend: "I can totally eat a whole pizza by myself." 😏 You: "🤥 Sure you can!"

Friend: "I was up all night working without a single break!" You: "🤥 Uh-huh, sure. No Netflix, right?"

Friend: "I’ll never miss another deadline again!" You: "🤥 You said that last time too."

You: "Yeah, I finished the entire series in one sitting 🤥. Totally didn't fall asleep halfway through."

Colleague: "I’ve never been late to work." You: "🤥 Right... and I can fly."

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Use the 🤥 emoji in playful contexts to avoid sounding harsh or accusatory.
Be careful when using it with people unfamiliar with your sense of humor, as it might come across as rude or dismissive.
Avoid using this emoji in serious, professional settings where calling someone dishonest could lead to misunderstandings.

Related Emojis

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Indicates smugness or playful mischief, often associated with sly or insincere behavior.

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Face with Rolling Eyes

Used to express sarcasm or disdain, particularly in response to exaggerated statements.

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Unamused Face

Shows discontent or disapproval, sometimes used when someone is clearly not telling the truth.

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Face with Raised Eyebrow

Expresses skepticism or doubt, making it perfect for situations where the truth of a statement is in question.

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Grimacing Face

Used for awkward or uncomfortable situations, especially when someone is caught in a lie.

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Upside Down Face

Conveys sarcasm or humor, often used in response to a ridiculous or suspicious statement.

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Used when someone is hiding or denying the truth, or when they’re pretending to not know something.

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Rolling on the Floor Laughing

Indicates that something is hilariously funny, especially when it’s an obviously exaggerated statement.

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Face with Tongue

Denotes teasing or playful deceit, often used when someone is joking around or being mischievous.

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Nose

Used in reference to 'Pinocchio's nose,' this can symbolize catching someone in a lie or exaggeration.