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🤯 Exploding Head Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
A yellow face with the top of its head literally blowing off in a mushroom cloud of brain matter. Added in Unicode 10.0 (2017), it became the default reaction to mind-blowing facts, plot twists, and "wait, WHAT?" moments. It's the emoji you send when someone drops a piece of information so unexpected your brain physically can't contain it. Apple's version shows a more contained explosion with distinct brain chunks, while Google's is more of an orange starburst. Also popular in tech communities when someone shares a code trick that shouldn't work but does.
When to Use
Use when mind-blown by information, shocked, or overwhelmed by something incredible.
Example Usage
- “Honey is technically bee vomit and I can't unknow that 🤯”
- “She just casually mentioned she has a twin?? 🤯”
- “This optical illusion broke my brain 🤯”
Popular Combinations
🤯💡
Wait... WAIT. I just connected the dots
🤯📱
Just read something that broke my brain
🤯🎬
That plot twist had no business going that hard
How Exploding Head 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🤯 mean in a text message?▼
A yellow face with the top of its head literally blowing off in a mushroom cloud of brain matter. Added in Unicode 10.0 (2017), it became the default reaction to mind-blowing facts, plot twists, and "wait, WHAT?" moments. It's the emoji you send when someone drops a piece of information so unexpected your brain physically can't contain it. Apple's version shows a more contained explosion with distinct brain chunks, while Google's is more of an orange starburst. Also popular in tech communities when someone shares a code trick that shouldn't work but does. Use when mind-blown by information, shocked, or overwhelmed by something incredible. 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 Exploding Head 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 Exploding Head emoji is encoded as U+1f92f in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🤯 and in CSS content: "\1f92f". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🤯?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:exploding_head:` to insert the Exploding Head emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🤯 a newer emoji?▼
The Exploding Head emoji was added in Unicode 5.0. It has been around long enough to have universal support across modern devices and platforms.
Unicode
U+1f92f
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 5.0
Shortcodes
:exploding_head:Keywords
shockedfacewithmindblown
When to Use 🤯 Exploding Head
Use when mind-blown by information, shocked, or overwhelmed by something incredible.
- •Send 🤯 when you want to express or reference "exploding head" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🤯 in conversations about shocked or face to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🤯 Exploding Head on social media posts, stories, or comments related to exploding head
- •Combine 🤯 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about shocked, face, with
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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