Used when youโre embarrassed, pretending not to hear, or want to playfully avoid something awkward. Itโs a โcover my earsโ reaction โ cute panic more than real avoidance.
Your friend starts describing their terrible date in way too much detail.
Ahhh stoppp ๐ I donโt need that image in my head ๐ญ
Can also mean โI didnโt hear that ๐ถโ๐ซ๏ธโ โ used when youโre jokingly ignoring bad news or drama.
In Korean chats, ๐ often connects to the phrase โ์ ๋ค๋ ค~โ (โI canโt hear you~โ) and is used teasingly between friends or couples. It carries a cute, aegyo (์ ๊ต) tone rather than true embarrassment.
๐ might seem immature in serious chats; pair with text to clarify tone if youโre joking.
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