World Emoji Day: Hidden Meanings Behind The Most Misused Emojis


Khushi Bhattar
17-07-2025, 12:30 IST
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    It is World Emoji Day, and while we all love to use emojis to express ourselves, are we really using them right? Some of the most common emojis are actually misused. So, what's the hidden meaning behind such emojis? Let's find out in the next slides.

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Grinning Face With Sweat

    This emoji, one of the most commonly used emojis, is commonly referred to as nervous laughter. However, it means relief after a close call.

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Loudly Crying Face

    This emoji is commonly used to refer to sadness. While it means a sense of extreme joy or laughter in Gen Z slang.

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Upside-Down Face

    This emoji is commonly referred to as being silly. However, the actual meaning of this emoji is sarcasm or passive-aggressiveness.

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Skull Emoji

    This emoji is commonly misunderstood and referred to as death. It also means 'I am dead' from laughing (slang).

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Eyes Emoji

    This emoji is commonly used for referring to just seeing or looking. However, it also means spilling tea or hinting at gossip or drama.

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Pleading Face

    This emoji is commonly referred to as just being cute. It is a depiction of a dramatic or emotional plea by begging cutely.

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Did You Misuse These Too?

    Just like culture, emojis also evolve with time and pace. Hence, it is important to keep up with the meaning before using it the next time.

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