Used to say “I made a fool of myself” or “that was dumb.” It’s self-mocking, often meaning “I trusted them again, I’m the clown.” It can also describe someone acting fake, cringey, or ridiculous.
You believed your ex again when he said he never really got over you.
Guess who fell for it again 🤡
🤡 is widely used in meme culture to mean “I look stupid now” or “this situation is pure clownery.” It can describe others acting fake or dramatic, or yourself when you fall for something obvious. On TikTok or Twitter, users often post 🤡 as a one word reply, a visual punchline for “what a joke.”
In Spanish-speaking internet culture, 🤡 is mostly used to mock others rather than to mock yourself. It suggests someone is being fake, dramatic, or embarrassing, essentially meaning “you are the clown.” This usage commonly appears when celebrities, influencers, or football players act ridiculous or make tone-deaf statements.
Be careful who you use 🤡 with, aiming it at someone else can come across as ridicule or hostility. For a lighter tone and to avoid misunderstandings, using it for self-mocking is usually safer.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
Both share a theatrical sense of performance and concealment. 🤡 conveys a self-mocking admission, a recognition of having acted foolishly. 🥸 reads as a coy pretense, a playful mask of innocence with a fake mustache and glasses. The tone of 🥸 is sly and mischievous rather than embarrassed. It suggests deliberate playacting, a wink that what is said might be a joke or slight deception. Unlike 🤡, whose shame is broad and public, 🥸 implies a private, comedic ruse with an air of comic secrecy.
You might use 🤡 to admit you trusted someone again or to label your own embarrassing mistake in a self-deprecating way. Use 🥸 to signal playful concealment, a mock alibi, or a lighthearted, sneaky joke where you’re pretending not to be guilty.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
