U+1F62A • Smileys & Emotion
Sleepy Face Emoji
Meaning
A yellow face with closed eyes, mouth slightly open, and a blue snot bubble coming from its nose. Snot bubbles indicate a character is tired or sleeping in anime or manga. Not to be confused with 😴 Sleeping Face.
While sometimes used to convey sadness, dissatisfaction, or illness, Sleepy Face is also not to be confused with 😢 Crying Face, 😥 Sad but Relieved Face, or other emojis with tear or sweat droplets. Samsung’s design previously featured two, cartoon-styled, sleeping-symbol Zz’s overhead.
A previous Microsoft design appeared similar to 😌 Relieved Face.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F62A |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | sleepy face |
| Shortcode | :sleepy-face: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-sleepy |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 😪 Sleepy Face emoji mean?
A yellow face with closed eyes, mouth slightly open, and a blue snot bubble coming from its nose. Snot bubbles indicate a character is tired or sleeping in anime or manga. Not to be confused with 😴 Sleeping Face. While sometimes used to convey sadness, dissatisfaction, or illness, Sleepy Face is also not to be confused with 😢 Crying Face, 😥 Sad but Relieved Face, or other emojis with tear or sweat droplets. Samsung’s design previously featured two, cartoon-styled, sleeping-symbol Zz’s overhead. A previous Microsoft design appeared similar to 😌 Relieved 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 Sleepy Face?
The Unicode for the Sleepy Face emoji is U+1F62A.
On which platforms can I use the 😪 emoji?
You can use the Sleepy 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 Sleepy 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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