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.
More on face vomiting
Both 🤢 nauseated face and 🤮 face vomiting convey disgust and physical revulsion, signaling that something is unappealing or makes you feel sick; they both work for reactions to bad food, gross images, or ideas you strongly dislike. The main difference is intensity: 🤢 is a queasy, uncomfortable response suited to mild to moderate “eww” moments or lingering nausea, while 🤮 is an emphatic, visceral rejection used for truly disgusting situations or statements that provoke a strong gagging reaction. Tone-wise, 🤢 feels hesitant, squeamish, or mildly offended and can suggest discomfort without complete repulsion; 🤮 reads as blunt, uncompromising, and often humorous in its exaggerated physicality. Use 🤢 when you want to signal distaste without burning bridges, and choose 🤮 when you want to make a clear, strong statement of revulsion or to emphasize how intolerable something feels.
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.
