U+1F979 • Smileys & Emotion
Face Holding Back Tears Emoji
Meaning
A yellow face with tears welling up at the bottom of its two large eyes.
May be used to express a range of emotions including sadness, anger, embarrassment, admiration, and gratitude.
🥲 Smiling Face with Tear and 🥺 Pleading Face can be used in some similar contexts.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F979 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | face holding back tears |
| Shortcode | :face-holding-back-tears: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-concerned |
| Version | E14.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🥹 Face Holding Back Tears emoji mean?
A yellow face with tears welling up at the bottom of its two large eyes. May be used to express a range of emotions including sadness, anger, embarrassment, admiration, and gratitude. 🥲 Smiling Face with Tear and 🥺 Pleading Face can be used in some similar contexts. Unlike other vendors, Huawei's design shows this emoji holding its hands expectantly against its cheeks.
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 Face Holding Back Tears?
The Unicode for the Face Holding Back Tears emoji is U+1F979.
On which platforms can I use the 🥹 emoji?
You can use the Face Holding Back Tears 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 Face Holding Back Tears 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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