This emoji shows a big open-mouthed smile with eyes tightly shut, expressing hearty laughter, amusement, or cheerful excitement. It’s often used to show that something is genuinely funny or to lighten the mood with playful energy. Compared to 😁, which feels more like a friendly grin, 😆 carries a louder, more carefree vibe — almost like laughing out loud in text form.
Your boyfriend just made a goofy joke or sent a funny meme after you’d been having a serious conversation. You can’t help but burst out laughing, and want to show you’re amused but still affectionate.
You’re so ridiculous sometimes 😆 but I can’t stop laughing.
After cheer practice in the school gym, your squad is chatting in the “Cheer Squad” group chat. On the last count, we all turned the wrong way at the exact same time. The gym went quiet for a second—hello, awkward—then we cracked up. You want to keep the mood light.
Looks like we’re natural choreographers 😆 new move unlocked.