U+1F622 • Smileys & Emotion
Crying Face Emoji
Meaning
A yellow face with raised eyebrows and a slight frown, shedding a single, blue tear from one eye down its cheek. May convey a moderate degree of sadness or pain, usually less intensely than 😭 Loudly Crying Face.
Not to be confused with 😥 Sad but Relieved Face, 😪 Sleepy Face, or other emojis with tear or sweat droplets. Samsung’s design previously featured tears welling up in both eyes.
This emoji has a cat variant, 😿 Crying Face.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F622 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | crying face |
| Shortcode | :crying-face: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-concerned |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 😢 Crying Face emoji mean?
A yellow face with raised eyebrows and a slight frown, shedding a single, blue tear from one eye down its cheek. May convey a moderate degree of sadness or pain, usually less intensely than 😭 Loudly Crying Face. Not to be confused with 😥 Sad but Relieved Face, 😪 Sleepy Face, or other emojis with tear or sweat droplets. Samsung’s design previously featured tears welling up in both eyes. This emoji has a cat variant, 😿 Crying Face.
How do I copy the 😢 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (😢) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Crying Face?
The Unicode for the Crying Face emoji is U+1F622.
On which platforms can I use the 😢 emoji?
You can use the Crying Face emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Crying Face Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 😢"
"I'm so relieved 😢"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 😢"
Comments: "This is literally me 😢"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 😢"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
😢💦 (emphasized relief)
😢😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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