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👀 Eyes Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Side-glancing eyes that scream "wait, what?" — the universal emoji for spotting tea being spilled. If someone posts something juicy and you see a wall of 👀 in the replies, you know the drama is real. Possibly the most used reaction emoji in group chats worldwide.
When to Use
Use to express looking at something interesting or suspicion.
Example Usage
- “Looking at that 👀”
- “Interesting... 👀”
- “Did you see that? 👀”
Popular Combinations
👀☕
Spilling tea
👀❓
What is that?
👀💅
Watching drama
How Eyes 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.
Did You Know?
The 👀 eyes emoji is the most common way to express "I'm watching this" or "tea!" (gossip) on social media.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 👀 mean in a text message?▼
Side-glancing eyes that scream "wait, what?" — the universal emoji for spotting tea being spilled. If someone posts something juicy and you see a wall of 👀 in the replies, you know the drama is real. Possibly the most used reaction emoji in group chats worldwide. Use to express looking at something interesting or suspicion. 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 Eyes 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 Eyes emoji is encoded as U+1f440 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 👀 and in CSS content: "\1f440". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 👀?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:eyes:` to insert the Eyes emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f440
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:eyes:Keywords
lookwatchstalkpeeksee
When to Use 👀 Eyes
Use to express looking at something interesting or suspicion.
- •Send 👀 when you want to express or reference "eyes" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 👀 in conversations about look or watch to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 👀 Eyes on social media posts, stories, or comments related to eyes
- •Combine 👀 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about look, watch, stalk
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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