❓ What it means
The 🥺 emoji is the quintessential “puppy eyes emoji”, used to beg, plead, or convey an endearing sadness.
It features a yellow face with large, dewy eyes looking upward, a small frown, and blushing cheeks.
This emoji is the ultimate digital tool for asking for a favor in a way that’s hard to refuse.
It can also express a feeling of being touched, sympathetic, or overwhelmed with emotion.
🎯 When to use it
- To make a heartfelt request: “
Please can we go to the movies?🥺” - When you’re feeling sad or hurt:
"My favorite show just ended and I'm heartbroken.🥺" - To express sympathy for someone:
"I'm so sorry that happened to you.🥺" - To appear cute or innocent:
"Wasn't me!🥺"
🔗 Related Emojis
- 🥹 Face Holding Back Tears: A newer emoji often used for a similar mix of pleading and emotional sincerity.
- 😢 Crying Face: A more direct expression of sadness or disappointment.
- 😔 Pensive Face: Used to show a more thoughtful or melancholic sadness.
- 🙏 Folded Hands: Often used in conjunction with the pleading face to express a prayer or a strong plea.
🤓 Fun Fact
The 🥺 “Pleading Face” emoji was introduced in 2018 and quickly became one of the most popular emojis in a very short time.
Its powerful and expressive nature made it a favorite on social media platforms and in text conversations, where it is frequently used in memes and as a way to soften a demand or get a person to do something.