🥴
Woozy Face Emoji
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Unicode Code Point | U+1F974 1F974 |
Emoji Name | woozy face |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 11.0May 2018 |
Category | |
Keywords | woozydrunkdizzy |
🥴 Meaning and Explanation
The 🥴 emoji is known as the "woozy face" and represents a confused, awkward, or dizzy feeling.
It is characterized by uneven eyes and a slanted mouth, giving it a slightly disoriented appearance. People often use it to express mixed emotions like embarrassment, mild frustration, or tiredness.
Although it can indicate feeling unwell, it is more commonly used in lighthearted or humorous situations.
🥴 How to Use
The 🥴 emoji is commonly used in everyday chats and social media in situations such as:
- When feeling confused
For example, "Wait, what just happened?" - When feeling awkward
After making a small mistake or a slip of the tongue. - When feeling exhausted
At the end of a long day or after a busy period.
Adding this emoji to a sentence helps convey the tone and emotional nuance more clearly.
🥴 Cultural Background
| Region | Common meaning | Additional nuance / notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Awkwardness, confusion, minor blunders | Often used jokingly |
| 🇺🇸 North America / Western Europe | Drunk, silly mood | More often seen as humorous than as a sign of illness |
| 🇰🇷 Korea | Mistakes, embarrassment | Similar to Japan, often used playfully |
| 🌏 Other Asia | Tiredness, puzzlement | More context-dependent interpretation |
Common misunderstandings with 🥴
- Misinterpreted as being drunk
Especially in English-speaking contexts, where it is often labeled a "drunk face." - May seem too casual for serious situations
Avoid using it in truly serious or professional contexts.