Used when something makes you giggle, gasp, or feel a bit mischievous — like you just said or saw something slightly naughty or surprising but want to hide your reaction. It’s a playful mix of “oops,” “haha,” and “can’t believe I said that.”
You accidentally let slip some gossip while chatting with your best friend.
Omg I wasn’t supposed to tell you that 🤭
Sometimes used to show playful embarrassment — like when you giggle at your own joke or realize you said something silly.
In Japanese chats, this emoji often leans toward shy laughter or gentle surprise rather than teasing; it can feel a bit more polite or reserved.
In professional chats, 🤭 might read as childish or flirty, so keep it for friendly conversations rather than workplace messages.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
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Both 🤭 (face with hand over mouth) and 🫢 (face with open eyes and hand over mouth) convey a hand-to-mouth gesture that signals a reaction to something surprising or slightly awkward, and both can soften an awkward moment with a visual cue of restrained response; however, 🤭 leans playful and mischievous, suited to giggles, light teasing, or pretending you shouldn’t have said something—it suggests a coy, amused reaction—whereas 🫢 reads as wider-eyed surprise or mild shock, fitting moments of genuine astonishment, embarrassment, or being caught off guard; use 🤭 for cheeky, “oops, did I really say that?” vibes and 🫢 when the emphasis is on being taken aback or quietly scandalized, as the latter carries a more startled, less playful tone and works better in contexts of surprising news, awkward slips, or sudden realizations.
Use 🤭 if you’re reacting playfully to something slightly naughty or amusing and want to convey a coy, mischievous laugh. Use 🫢 if you’re genuinely surprised, mildly shocked, or embarrassed and want to communicate being taken aback or quietly scandalized.
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