⁉ Exclamation Question Mark Emoji Meaning

Emoji Name Meaning Category Codepoint Shortcodes
Exclamation Question Mark Expresses surprised confusion or disbelief General Punctuation U+2049 :exclamation_question_mark:

Meaning

The ⁉ emoji combines an exclamation mark and question mark to represent surprised confusion, disbelief, or shock mixed with questioning.

Common Uses

  • Expressing disbelief or astonishment with uncertainty
  • Reacting to confusing or surprising information
  • Showing shock and doubt simultaneously in conversations
  • Indicating mixed feelings of surprise and inquiry

Examples

Did you really do that⁉
What just happened⁉
Seriously⁉ I can't believe it.

Related Emojis

  • ❗ (Exclamation Mark): Indicates strong emotion or emphasis without questioning.
  • ❓ (Question Mark): Represents uncertainty or inquiry alone.
  • ‼️ (Double Exclamation Mark): Expresses intense emphasis or surprise without doubt.

Technical Notes

Unicode codepoint U+2049. Introduced in early Unicode versions (approximate around 1.1). Appearance may vary slightly across platforms but always combines question and exclamation mark visually.

FAQ

What does the ⁉ emoji mean?
A symbol showing surprise and confusion together.

How is the ⁉ emoji used?
Usually to react to surprising or confusing statements.

Does the meaning of the ⁉ emoji change by context?
Its expressiveness depends on tone; sometimes more shock, other times more questioning.

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