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😆 Grinning Squinting Face Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Eyes squeezed shut, mouth wide open — full-body laughing. Unicode calls this "smiling face with open mouth and tightly-closed eyes" which is the most robotic way to describe someone cracking up. Also doubles as a satisfied/relieved face in some contexts.
When to Use
Drop it when something genuinely cracks you up or when you're riding a wave of relief.
Example Usage
- “The dog just stole the entire turkey off the counter 😆”
- “Finals are OVER 😆”
- “Your impression of the boss is spot on 😆”
Popular Combinations
😆🤣
Dying of laughter
😆👏
Laughing and clapping
How Grinning Squinting 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.
Did You Know?
France uses ❤️ more than any other country, while the US defaults to 😂 — French digital culture skews romantic even in emoji.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 😆 mean in a text message?▼
Eyes squeezed shut, mouth wide open — full-body laughing. Unicode calls this "smiling face with open mouth and tightly-closed eyes" which is the most robotic way to describe someone cracking up. Also doubles as a satisfied/relieved face in some contexts. Drop it when something genuinely cracks you up or when you're riding a wave of relief. 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 Grinning Squinting 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 Grinning Squinting Face emoji is encoded as U+1f606 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😆 and in CSS content: "\1f606". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😆?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:laughing:` to insert the Grinning Squinting Face emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments. You can also type the emoticon :> or :-> on some platforms.
Unicode
U+1f606
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:laughing:Keywords
laughingsatisfiedhappyjoylolhahagladXDlaugh
Emoticons
:>:->When to Use 😆 Grinning Squinting Face
Drop it when something genuinely cracks you up or when you're riding a wave of relief.
- •Send 😆 when you want to express or reference "grinning squinting face" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😆 in conversations about laughing or satisfied to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😆 Grinning Squinting Face on social media posts, stories, or comments related to grinning squinting face
- •Combine 😆 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about laughing, satisfied, happy
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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