| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 😂 | face with tears of joy | Expresses strong laughter and joy to the point of tears | Smileys & Emotion | U+1F602 | :face_with_tears_of_joy: |
Meaning
The 😂 emoji depicts a smiling face shedding tears of laughter, symbolizing intense amusement or joy. It conveys that something is extremely funny or delightful.
Common Uses
- Reacting to jokes or humorous messages
- Expressing laughter in chats and social media
- Showing amusement at memes or funny content
- Lightening serious conversations with humor
- Representing happiness combined with laughter
Examples
That joke was hilarious! 😂
I'm crying laughing at this video 😂😭
Can't stop laughing! 😂😂😂
Related Emojis
- 🤣 Rolling on the Floor Laughing: Stronger laughter than 😂
- 😹 Cat Face with Tears of Joy: Cat version expressing similar laughter
- 😆 Grinning Squinting Face: Laughing but without tears
- 😄 Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes: Happy but less intense than 😂
- 😊 Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes: Warm happiness without laughter
Technical Notes
The emoji uses codepoint U+1F602 and appeared in early 2010s versions of Unicode. It belongs to the Smileys & Emotion category. Platform designs vary, but all show a laughing face with tears. No skin tone modifiers apply as it is not a person or hand.
FAQ
What does the 😂 emoji mean?
A laughing face shedding tears representing strong amusement or joy.
How is the 😂 emoji used?
It is used to show laughter or funny reactions in social media and messaging.
Does the meaning of the 😂 emoji change by context?
The core meaning stays constant, but intensity of humor or sarcasm may vary by context.