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😲 Astonished Face Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Meet the face frozen in complete astonishment with eyes stretched wide and jaw dropped open. It is the raw, unfiltered version of surprise — no hands covering the mouth, no artistic flair, just pure shock captured in a single expression. Works for unexpected plot twists, surprise announcements, and those "wait, WHAT?" moments in group chats.
When to Use
Use when completely surprised, shocked by something unexpected, or expressing disbelief.
Example Usage
- “I can't believe it! 😲”
- “Absolutely shocked 😲”
- “What did I just see 😲”
Popular Combinations
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Shocking news
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Price shock
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Surprising gift
How Astonished Face looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 😲 mean in a text message?▼
Meet the face frozen in complete astonishment with eyes stretched wide and jaw dropped open. It is the raw, unfiltered version of surprise — no hands covering the mouth, no artistic flair, just pure shock captured in a single expression. Works for unexpected plot twists, surprise announcements, and those "wait, WHAT?" moments in group chats. Use when completely surprised, shocked by something unexpected, or expressing disbelief. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 😲?▼
You can use the Astonished Face emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 😲 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Astonished Face emoji is encoded as U+1f632 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😲 and in CSS content: "\1f632". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😲?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:astonished:` to insert the Astonished Face emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f632
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:astonished:Keywords
xoxsurprisedpoisoned
When to Use 😲 Astonished Face
Use when completely surprised, shocked by something unexpected, or expressing disbelief.
- •Send 😲 when you want to express or reference "astonished face" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😲 in conversations about xox or surprised to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😲 Astonished Face on social media posts, stories, or comments related to astonished face
- •Combine 😲 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about xox, surprised, poisoned
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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