What Does the 😬 Cringe Emoji Mean?

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😬 Cringe Emoji Meaning

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How to Use the 😬 Cringe Emoji

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You’re chatting with a pal on Discord or via text when they suddenly send you a 😬 cringe emoji (officially called the grimacing face emoji)—what does it mean? A 😬 cringe emoji is a sign of awkwardness or embarrassment. Think of this emoji as a way of physically cringing through text messages. Read on to learn how you can use this emoji (and others) in tense situations.

😬 Cringe Emoji Definition

The 😬 cringe emoji represents feelings of awkwardness, embarrassment, and tension. If a situation is high-strung or extremely uncomfortable, someone might use this emoji as a way of saying “Yikes" or "Oh gosh, this is so awkward."

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😬 Cringe Emoji Meaning

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The 😬 cringe emoji often represents awkwardness. Also known as the grimacing face emoji, a 😬 is a subtle way to say, “Eek!” or “Yikes.” The emoji is most commonly used on Discord or while texting to acknowledge something uncomfortable or awkward.^{[1]XResearch source}
- “I asked for his phone number, and he laughed in my face 😬🫠”
- “When the barista says to enjoy your drink and you say you too 😬”
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The 😬 cringe emoji also conveys embarrassment. If someone feels like they want to hide and never come out, they’ll likely use this emoji. With its barred teeth, a 😬 emoji can be a visual depiction of someone grinding their teeth with shame or guilt.
- “Dude, that’s brutal! She really said that? 😬”
- “Soooooo I may have gone a little wild at the mall 😬😅”
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The 😬 cringe emoji also represents nervousness. This emoji can also be used to say, “I’m so nervous.” The tense expression of the emoticon conveys anxious, tense, or skittish energy.
- “Kinda worried about this test 😬”
- “My dad just texted me 😬 This can’t be good.”
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On Snapchat, a 😬 cringe emoji means you share a mutual best friend. If this emoticon appears next to a friend’s name on Snapchat, you have the same bestie. You send the most Snaps to the same person.^{[2]XResearch source}
- This emoticon or status will appear next to a name on your friends list even if you don’t Snapchat with them often.

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How to Use the 😬 Cringe Emoji

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Send a 😬 cringe emoji when you feel awkward or tense. The best way to use the cringe face emoji is to slap it onto the end of a message that conveys nerves or shame. This lets the receiver know you’re worried, tense, embarrassed, or awkward.^{[3]XResearch source}
- “My dad still doesn’t know I have a dog…😬”
- “Hahaha this exam is going to be the death of me 😬😅”
- “Dating? Yeah, that’s been going well 😬🫠”

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Related Emojis

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🫠 (Melting Face) Emoji A melting face emoji conveys feelings of shame, embarrassment, and dread. More often than not, someone will send a 🫠 (melting face) emoji if they feel overwhelmed or at a loss.^{[4]XResearch source}
- “I may have accidentally stayed up until 3 AM watching Gossip Girl 🫠”
- “The worst feeling? Driving to your favorite shopping center only to realize you left your wallet at home 🫠”
- “Everything’s fine. It’s totally FINE 🫠😭”
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😵 (Face with Crossed-Out Eyes) Emoji The face with crossed-out eyes emoji depicts shock, surprise, and disbelief. The 😵 (face with crossed-out eyes) emoji is most often used to say, “No way!” or “I can’t believe it!”
- “He did what?!? 😵💀”
- “Yeah, that’s not happening 😵”
- “You passed the test?? 😵🥳”
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😒 (Unamused Face) Emoji The unamused face emoji is a sign of irritation or grumpiness. When someone uses a 😒 (unamused face) emoji, they’re not pleased and are giving you (or the person they’re talking about) the side-eye in the virtual world.^{[5]XResearch source}
- “Seriously? You really think it’s a good idea to text me 😒”
- “Right?! The nerve she had asking me that 😒 smh”
- “😒😒😒 grrrr he makes me so mad 😡😡😡”
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🥶 (Cold Face) Emoji The cold face emoji conveys displeasure or unfriendliness. Basically, if someone sends a 🥶 (cold face) emoji, they’re saying something or someone is cold or needs to “chill.”
- “Can you turn the heat up? My goodness! 🥶🥶”
- “Wait…he actually said that? 🥶”
- “Yikes! I’m glad I didn’t have to deal with that 🥶”