๐คฆโโ๏ธ Man Facepalming Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐คฆโโ๏ธ | Man Facepalming | Shows a man facepalming with frustration or embarrassment | People & Body | 1F926 200D 2642 | :man_facepalming: |
Meaning
The ๐คฆโโ๏ธ emoji depicts a man with his hand on his face, expressing feelings like frustration, embarrassment, or disbelief in reaction to a mistake or misfortune.
Common Uses
- Showing exasperation at a blunder or poor decision
- Reacting to awkward or embarrassing situations
- Expressing disbelief at unexpected events
- Conveying self-criticism or regret
- Lightheartedly acknowledging silly mistakes
Examples
"I forgot my keys again! ๐คฆโโ๏ธ"
"He didn't read the instructions... ๐คฆโโ๏ธ"
"Well, that was embarrassing ๐คฆโโ๏ธ"
Related Emojis
- ๐คฆโโ๏ธ Woman Facepalming: Female counterpart expressing similar feelings.
- ๐คฆ Person Facepalming: Gender-neutral version of the facepalm gesture.
- ๐ Face With Rolling Eyes: Indicates annoyance or disbelief without physical gesture.
- ๐ฃ Persevering Face: Shows distress but less physical than facepalming.
Technical Notes
Codepoints: U+1F926 (Person Facepalming), U+200D (Zero Width Joiner), U+2642 (Male Sign). Introduced around Unicode 9.0 (2016). Supports skin tone modifiers. Appearance varies across platforms but consistently shows a man performing a facepalm gesture.
FAQ
What does the ๐คฆโโ๏ธ emoji mean?
A man expressing frustration, embarrassment, or disbelief by placing his hand on his face.
How is the ๐คฆโโ๏ธ emoji used?
Commonly used to react to mistakes, awkward moments, or disappointments in informal digital communication.
Does the meaning of the ๐คฆโโ๏ธ emoji change by context?
Its core meaning stays constant, but it can range from lighthearted embarrassment to serious frustration depending on the situation.
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