How is it used in conversation?
βTidied my desk and then lost the key πβ gives the irony a clear setting. If you are upset with someone, explain the reason calmly rather than sending a face they might read as sarcasm or agreement.
The ordinary smile π has similar simple features, while turning the drawing upside down can make the tone less direct. Read the complete sentence before judging it.
Examples you can copy
Tidied my desk and then lost the key π
It rained just after I washed the car π
A day full of little surprises π
Read the whole message: meaning depends on surrounding words, relationships, culture and the app being used.
Technical details
- English label
- upside-down face
- Code points
U+1F643- Emoji version
- 1.0
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