Used when you’re shy, flustered, or pretending not to see something awkward. It’s a mix of embarrassment and cuteness — like saying “don’t look at me!” or “omg stoppp 😳.”
Your crush compliments your selfie out of nowhere.
Ahh stoppp 🙈 you’re making me blush 😭
Also used to soften an admission — “I totally stalked his profile 🙈.”
In Filipino chats, 🙈 is common in kilig moments (that fluttery, romantic excitement). It signals bashful joy, like covering your face while smiling.
Overusing 🙈 in serious topics can make you sound unserious or overly flirty; best for casual or affectionate conversations.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
More on face with peeking eye
Both 🙈 see-no-evil monkey and 🫣 face with peeking eye convey embarrassment and a desire to avoid looking, sharing a playful, self-conscious tone that softens awkwardness and invites a lighthearted response. The key difference is that 🙈 leans into coy denial and bashful cuteness—it’s perfect for pretending you didn’t notice something embarrassing or for reacting with “don’t look at me!” innocence—whereas 🫣 signals a more curious, conflicted reaction: you’re nervous or slightly scared but can’t help peeking, which makes it ideal for moments of anxious fascination, suspense, or mischievous curiosity. Use 🙈 for charming, embarrassed deflection and a softer, more innocent vibe; pick 🫣 when you want to convey nervous interest, playful tension, or the “I can’t look but I’m watching” energy.
You might send 🙈 when you’re blushing over a compliment or pretending not to see an awkward message; it reads as coy and bashful. You might send 🫣 when you’re anxious yet intrigued about gossip or a suspenseful reveal; it reads as nervous curiosity, so use it to show you’re peeking despite yourself.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
