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 💦
sweat droplets
💦sweat droplets
Definitions & examples
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- Unicode
- U+1F4A6
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- Fully-qualified
- Emoji version
- E0.6
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.
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Differences between 💦 (sweat droplets) and 😰 (anxious face with sweat)
Both are droplets of sweat. 💦 conveys sweat, physical effort, and mild stress. 😰 conveys a stronger emotional reaction, with a grimace and a single sweat drop that signals fear and acute anxiety. Its tone is more panicked and uneasy, with a sense that things feel threatening. The nuance is urgency and dread rather than mere exertion. The facial expression makes it feel more personal and overwhelmed. The difference lies in intensity, emotion, and perceived danger, with 💦 feeling lighter and worklike, and 😰 feeling heavier and emotionally fraught.
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 😰.
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