Represents sweat, stress, or physical effort. Depending on context, it can mean “I’m nervous,” “I’m working hard,” or even “that was close!”
You barely finish a project before the deadline.
submitted with 2 minutes to spare 💦
💦
- Groups
- Subgroups
- Unicode
- U+1F4A6
- Variant status
- Fully-qualified
- Emoji version
- E0.6
sweat droplets
Definitions & examples
Common in jokes or casual chats to show flustered effort or comic relief (“ran for the bus 💦”). It can also appear in thirst or flirt memes—but that tone depends heavily on context.
In Japanese chats and anime culture, 💦 (known as “汗マーク,” ase mark) usually signals nervousness, embarrassment, or mild panic. It’s the same visual cue as the sweat drop that appears next to characters’ heads in manga.
Because 💦 is sometimes used in NSFW or suggestive ways in English slang, be careful using it with people you don’t know well. If you just mean “phew” or “hard work,” pair it with words or emojis like 😅 or 🏃♂️ to keep it clear.
Compare picks
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
Differences between 💦 (sweat droplets) and 😰 (anxious face with sweat)
More on anxious face with sweat
Both 💦 sweat droplets and 😰 anxious face with sweat convey physical or emotional strain and can signal discomfort, stress, or relief after exertion, but they differ in intensity and context: 💦 is versatile and often lighthearted, used for physical exertion, mild embarrassment, relief after a close call, or playful stress, while 😰 carries a heavier, anxious tone suited to fear, acute panic, or serious pressure; use 💦 for situations like hard work, sweatiness, or jokingly nervous moments, and reserve 😰 for moments of genuine alarm, dread, or when you want recipients to sense that something could go badly and needs urgent attention.
Usage
If you are describing physical effort, mild embarrassment, or a close-but-funny scare, use 💦. If you are conveying real anxiety, fear, or high-pressure panic where you want others to recognize seriousness and urgency, use 😰.
You may also want to check out
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.