U+1F913 • Smileys & Emotion
Nerd Face Emoji
Meaning
A smiling yellow face with glasses, often with teeth showing, originally buck teeth on most platforms.
While this emoji is often used by people calling themselves nerds in a self-deprecating way, the nerdy glasses paired with buck teeth can, and often does, evoke anti-Asian stereotypes. The fact that the default color of emoji faces is yellow further pushes this emoji into racist "yellowface" territory.
Some platforms have redesigned nerd face over time to not have buck teeth, perhaps in acknowledgement of the harm this imagery may cause. Google, Facebook, WhatsApp, and JoyPixels originally featured designs with buck teeth but have since changed (or completely removed) the teeth on nerd face.
Apple, Twitter, Microsoft, Samsung, and other platforms still use designs for this emoji that include buck teeth.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F913 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | nerd face |
| Shortcode | :nerd-face: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-glasses |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🤓 Nerd Face emoji mean?
A smiling yellow face with glasses, often with teeth showing, originally buck teeth on most platforms. While this emoji is often used by people calling themselves nerds in a self-deprecating way, the nerdy glasses paired with buck teeth can, and often does, evoke anti-Asian stereotypes. The fact that the default color of emoji faces is yellow further pushes this emoji into racist "yellowface" territory. Some platforms have redesigned nerd face over time to not have buck teeth, perhaps in acknowledgement of the harm this imagery may cause. Google, Facebook, WhatsApp, and JoyPixels originally featured designs with buck teeth but have since changed (or completely removed) the teeth on nerd face. Apple, Twitter, Microsoft, Samsung, and other platforms still use designs for this emoji that include buck teeth.
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 Nerd Face?
The Unicode for the Nerd Face emoji is U+1F913.
On which platforms can I use the 🤓 emoji?
You can use the Nerd 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 Nerd 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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