Used when something is so funny that you can’t stop laughing — it’s louder and more exaggerated than 😂. It shows you’re cracking up, not just smiling or chuckling.
Your best friend sends a ridiculously bad meme that somehow makes you laugh even harder.
Why is this so stupid but so funny 🤣 I can’t breathe.
Your boyfriend tries to flirt with a cheesy pickup line he clearly found on TikTok.
Oh my god 🤣 you did not just say that.
In Japanese chats, 🤣 is understood but rarely used; people usually type “w” or “笑” to show laughter instead. It may look a bit over-the-top in Japanese messages.
Using 🤣 in work or semi-formal chats can come off as childish — keep it for friends, memes, or private jokes.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
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Both 🤣 and 😆 convey strong amusement and are used to show that something is funny, with both emojis signaling more than a polite smile and aiming to lighten the tone of a message; they share an overall playful, high-energy feel that communicates genuine enjoyment rather than mild approval. The difference is in intensity and context: 🤣 suggests uncontrollable, exaggerated laughter — the kind of reaction that drowns out conversation and signals you’re literally cracking up — while 😆 reads as hearty, carefree laughter that’s still energetic but more controlled and social, appropriate for playful banter, light teasing, or showing you found something genuinely funny without implying you can’t stop laughing; use 😆 when you want to express lively amusement or cheerful excitement in group chats or friendly exchanges without escalating to the hyperbolic, rolling-on-the-floor tone of 🤣.
Use 🤣 when you want to indicate you found something so funny you’re literally cracking up and can’t contain yourself. Use 😆 when you want to show hearty, carefree laughter or playful excitement to keep the mood upbeat without implying an over-the-top reaction.
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Both 🤣 rolling on the floor laughing and 😹 cat with tears of joy express uncontrollable laughter and high amusement, signaling that something is far beyond merely funny; they convey louder, more exaggerated reactions than a simple chuckle emoji and both serve to amplify the emotional intensity of a joke or story. However, 🤣 reads as unabashed, human, and boisterous — ideal for moments of genuine, overwhelming hilarity or when you want to emphasize that you’re literally cracking up — whereas 😹 brings a playful, cute, and slightly whimsical feline twist that softens the intensity and adds charm, making it suitable for funny-but-adorable content, light-hearted teasing, or when you want to laugh without feeling too loud. The 😹 emoji’s tone is warmer and more endearing, fitting pet memes, sweet mishaps, or humorous remarks where the goal is to pair laughter with cuteness rather than raw, raucous mirth.
Use 🤣 when you genuinely can’t stop laughing at something outrageously funny or when you want to signal loud, unrestrained mirth. Use 😹 when the humor is strong but also cute or playful, and you want to convey affectionate amusement rather than sheer uproarious laughter.
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