U+1F602 • Smileys & Emotion
Face with Tears of Joy Emoji
Meaning
A yellow face with a big grin, uplifted eyebrows, and smiling eyes, each shedding a tear from laughing so hard. Widely used to show something is funny or pleasing.
Named the Oxford Dictionaries 2015 Word of the Year, and the most used emoji on all platforms from 2011-2021. Briefly overtaken as the top emoji on Twitter in 2021 by 😭 Loudly Crying Face, though as of January 2022 it has reclaimed its top position on the platform.
See also: 🤣 Rolling on the Floor Laughing which expresses more intense laughter; or cat variant: 😹 Cat Face With Tears of Joy.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F602 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | face with tears of joy |
| Shortcode | :face-with-tears-of-joy: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-smiling |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 😂 Face with Tears of Joy emoji mean?
A yellow face with a big grin, uplifted eyebrows, and smiling eyes, each shedding a tear from laughing so hard. Widely used to show something is funny or pleasing. Named the Oxford Dictionaries 2015 Word of the Year, and the most used emoji on all platforms from 2011-2021. Briefly overtaken as the top emoji on Twitter in 2021 by 😭 Loudly Crying Face, though as of January 2022 it has reclaimed its top position on the platform. See also: 🤣 Rolling on the Floor Laughing which expresses more intense laughter; or cat variant: 😹 Cat Face With Tears of Joy.
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 Tears of Joy?
The Unicode for the Face with Tears of Joy emoji is U+1F602.
On which platforms can I use the 😂 emoji?
You can use the Face with Tears of Joy 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 Tears of Joy 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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