Used when something is disgusting — literally or figuratively. It shows strong rejection or grossed-out reaction, from bad food to bad takes.
Your friend sends you a picture of pineapple pizza with mayo on top.
absolutely not 🤮
🤮
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face vomiting
Definitions & examples
In Japanese messages, 🤮 is typically taken quite literally — like “気持ち悪い🤮” (“I feel sick”). People rarely use it as playful sarcasm; it’s more straightforwardly “ew.”
Using 🤮 about someone’s opinion or taste can sound harsh or rude — soften it with humor or emojis if you’re not trying to offend.
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Differences between 🤮 (face vomiting) and 🤢 (nauseated face)
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Both 🤮 face vomiting and 🤢 nauseated face convey disgust and physical revulsion, expressing that something is gross, disturbing, or makes you feel queasy; they both work for reactions to bad food, unpleasant sights, or awful ideas. The key difference is intensity and tone: 🤮 is extreme, dramatic, and signals full-on rejection or horrified outrage, suited to anything that feels overwhelmingly vile or metaphorically sickening, while 🤢 registers queasiness or strong discomfort without the theatrical “I’m throwing up” implication; it’s milder, more personal, and often used for awkward, cringe, or icky situations that make you feel uneasy rather than utterly revolted. Use 🤢 for everyday “eww” moments, subtle disgust, or when you want to convey feeling unwell from something unpleasant without escalating to the graphic finality that 🤮 implies.
Usage
You should use 🤮 when reacting to something utterly disgusting or intolerable that prompts a strong, emphatic rejection. You should use 🤢 for milder nausea, queasiness, or cringe-worthy moments where you want to express discomfort without the theatrical vomit imagery.
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