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😮 Face with Open Mouth Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Think of a face with wide open mouth and raised eyebrows showing moderate surprise or shock. Less intense than the fully astonished face but clearly taken aback.
When to Use
Use when mildly to moderately surprised, taken aback by something, or processing unexpected information.
Example Usage
- “Oh wow, really? 😮”
- “I had no idea! 😮”
- “That's unexpected 😮”
Popular Combinations
😮💡
Surprised realization
😮📢
Surprising announcement
😮🎁
Surprised by a gift
How Face with Open Mouth 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?▼
Think of a face with wide open mouth and raised eyebrows showing moderate surprise or shock. Less intense than the fully astonished face but clearly taken aback. Use when mildly to moderately surprised, taken aback by something, or processing unexpected information. 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 Face with Open Mouth 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 Face with Open Mouth emoji is encoded as U+1f62e in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😮 and in CSS content: "\1f62e". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😮?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:open_mouth:` to insert the Face with Open Mouth emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments. You can also type the emoticon :o or :-o or :O or :-O on some platforms.
Unicode
U+1f62e
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:open_mouth:Keywords
surpriseimpressedwowwhoa:O
Emoticons
:o:-o:O:-OWhen to Use 😮 Face with Open Mouth
Use when mildly to moderately surprised, taken aback by something, or processing unexpected information.
- •Send 😮 when you want to express or reference "face with open mouth" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😮 in conversations about surprise or impressed to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😮 Face with Open Mouth on social media posts, stories, or comments related to face with open mouth
- •Combine 😮 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about surprise, impressed, wow
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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