❓ What it means
The 😂 emoji is the quintessential expression of laughter in digital communication.
The Tears of Joy Emoji features a yellow face tilted to one side, with a wide, open smile and two large tears flowing from its eyes.
It portrays a smiley face with tears streaming from its eyes, indicating that something is hilariously funny.
While other emojis have emerged to express laughter, the “Tears of Joy” emoji remains the most classic and widely understood symbol for humor and amusement.
🎯 When to use it
- To react to a funny text message or video:
“I can’t stop replaying that TikTok, it’s too good😂” - To show that you’re overwhelmed with laughter at a joke or story:
“He told the story with all the sound effects — I was crying😂” - As a response to a humorous situation or a witty comment:
“She clapped back so fast, everyone lost it😂” - To convey a sense of joy and lightheartedness in a conversation:
“Hanging out with you guys always makes my day😂”
🔗 Related Emojis
- 🤣 Rolling on the Floor Laughing: A more exaggerated version for when something is extremely funny.
- 😭 Loudly Crying Face: Sometimes used ironically to show that something is so funny it makes you cry in a more dramatic way.
- 😹 Cat Face with Tears of Joy: The cat-themed version for those who prefer animal emojis.
- 😄 Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes: A general, less-intense smile used to show happiness.
🤓 Fun Fact
In 2015, the “Face with Tears of Joy” emoji was chosen as the Oxford Dictionaries’ “Word of the Year,” the first time an emoji had ever received the honor.
The dictionary defined it as the “word that best reflected the ethos, mood, and preoccupations of 2015,” highlighting the growing role of emojis in modern language.