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😳 Flushed Face Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Wide eyes, bright red cheeks, tiny mouth — the face of someone who just got called out, caught staring, or received an unexpectedly forward compliment. The wide-open eyes are what set this apart from 😊 (blushing but happy) — 😳 is blushing and PANICKING. It's one of the original emoji from Japanese carriers and has survived every redesign basically intact. People use it for genuine embarrassment, being flustered by a crush, or reacting to something unexpectedly spicy in a conversation. In some contexts it reads as "I can't believe you just said that" — not angry, just... shook.
When to Use
Use when embarrassed, caught off guard, flustered, or blushing from attention.
Example Usage
- “Omg I can't believe that happened 😳”
- “You saw that?! 😳”
- “So embarrassing 😳”
Popular Combinations
😳👀
Wait you saw that??
😳💕
Flustered by a compliment
😳📱
Sent it to the wrong person
😳🙈
I need to disappear immediately
How Flushed 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?▼
Wide eyes, bright red cheeks, tiny mouth — the face of someone who just got called out, caught staring, or received an unexpectedly forward compliment. The wide-open eyes are what set this apart from 😊 (blushing but happy) — 😳 is blushing and PANICKING. It's one of the original emoji from Japanese carriers and has survived every redesign basically intact. People use it for genuine embarrassment, being flustered by a crush, or reacting to something unexpectedly spicy in a conversation. In some contexts it reads as "I can't believe you just said that" — not angry, just... shook. Use when embarrassed, caught off guard, flustered, or blushing from attention. 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 Flushed 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 Flushed Face emoji is encoded as U+1f633 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😳 and in CSS content: "\1f633". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😳?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:flushed:` to insert the Flushed Face emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f633
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:flushed:Keywords
blushshyflattered
When to Use 😳 Flushed Face
Use when embarrassed, caught off guard, flustered, or blushing from attention.
- •Send 😳 when you want to express or reference "flushed face" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😳 in conversations about blush or shy to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😳 Flushed Face on social media posts, stories, or comments related to flushed face
- •Combine 😳 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about blush, shy, flattered
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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