😬️ Grimacing face emoji
HTML
😬
Unicode
U+1F62C
What is 😬️ called?
😬️ is called the Grimacing face emoji.
Often called the cringe face, awkward face or clenched-teeth face. The exposed teeth can resemble a grin, but the expression normally communicates tension rather than happiness.
What does 😬️ mean?
The grimacing face emoji represents awkwardness, tension, discomfort, nervousness, or a painful “yikes.” Its clenched teeth resemble a smile at first glance, but the eyes and rigid mouth make the expression uneasy.
Unlike the genuinely happy 😁 Beaming face with smiling eyes, its eyes do not smile. 😅 Grinning face with sweat adds nervous relief, while this face stays caught in the uncomfortable moment.
Use it after a social mistake, bad news delivered gently, a narrow escape, dental pain, or any situation that makes you physically tense.
Other meanings
It can mean cringe, fear of an outcome, enduring pain, or trying to smile through difficulty. The visible teeth also make it useful in jokes about dentists, braces, or biting.
Example Usage
I replied all instead of replying privately 😬
The dentist said this might feel a little uncomfortable 😬
More details
Its Unicode code point is U+1F62C, and it has been available as an emoji since Emoji 1.0. The official name uses “grimacing” for the tense baring of teeth.
Visual description
A yellow face exposes a wide block or full row of tightly clenched white teeth. Its eyes are open and often rounded or slightly strained.
Tooth divisions, jaw width, and eye shape vary across platforms. The rigid rectangular mouth distinguishes the grimace from an open laugh.
⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.
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