Used when something is gross, disturbing, or makes you feel queasy — from bad food to a terrible idea. It’s your go-to for “eww” moments that aren’t quite full-on 🤮 level.
Your roommate says they haven’t washed their bedsheets in three months.
I actually feel sick just hearing that 🤢
🤢 can mean literal nausea (“I feel sick 🤢”) or emotional disgust — like reacting to bad gossip, cringe behavior, or gross stories. It’s slightly milder than 🤮, more “eww” than “I’m gonna puke.”
In Japanese chats, 🤢 is mostly literal — used for feeling physically unwell (“気分悪い🤢”). It’s less likely to be used jokingly or metaphorically.
🤢 about someone’s opinion or appearance can sound harsh or insulting — better keep it for situations, not people.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
Both show strong physical disgust. 🤢 conveys queasiness and mild repulsion, a grossed out reaction that stops short of complete revulsion. 🤮 intensifies that feeling into an explicit bodily response. Its tone is harsher and more emphatic. The imagery suggests expulsion and total rejection rather than mere nausea. The difference is mostly magnitude, with 🤮 signaling a crossing of the line into visceral disgust, while 🤢 indicates discomfort and unsettled stomach rather than full-on rejection.
Use 🤢 to react politely to something slightly gross or unsettling in conversation, such as a minor spill or an awkward story. Use 🤮 to express strong disgust or to condemn something you find truly revolting, like a disgusting image or an especially bad take.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
