U+1F915 • Smileys & Emotion
Face with Head-bandage Emoji
Meaning
A yellow face with a half-frown and white bandage wrapped around its head, often depicted partially over one eye. May represent physical injury or pain but also emotional hurting, sometimes for ironic effect.
Differs from other smileys conveying illness, such as 🤢 Nauseated Face (appearing as if it’s going to vomit) or 🤒 Face With Thermometer (used especially for colds and flus).
Huawei's design for this emoji has a heavily bruised eye as well as a head bandage.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F915 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | face with head-bandage |
| Shortcode | :face-with-head-bandage: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-unwell |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🤕 Face with Head-bandage emoji mean?
A yellow face with a half-frown and white bandage wrapped around its head, often depicted partially over one eye. May represent physical injury or pain but also emotional hurting, sometimes for ironic effect. Differs from other smileys conveying illness, such as 🤢 Nauseated Face (appearing as if it’s going to vomit) or 🤒 Face With Thermometer (used especially for colds and flus). Huawei's design for this emoji has a heavily bruised eye as well as a head bandage.
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 with Head-bandage?
The Unicode for the Face with Head-bandage emoji is U+1F915.
On which platforms can I use the 🤕 emoji?
You can use the Face with Head-bandage 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 with Head-bandage 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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