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Whew! Sweat is no joke! Whether youโ€™re sweating bullets from nerves, discomfort, or exercise, thereโ€™s an emoji for that. In this guide, weโ€™ll tell you everything there is to know about sweat emojis. Weโ€™ve got it all from the ๐Ÿ˜… (grinning face with sweat) emoji to the ๐Ÿ˜“ (downcast face with sweat) emoji, so keep reading to learn what the sweat emojis mean and how you can use them.

What is the emoji for sweating?

The ๐Ÿ˜… (grinning face with sweat) emoji has a wide smile and bead of sweat on its forehead to portray nerves or awkwardness. More often than not, this emoji is used to say, โ€œIโ€™m fine!โ€ even when everything is not fine.

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๐Ÿ˜… (Grinning Face with Sweat) Emoji Meanings and Uses

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  1. Sometimes when weโ€™re nervous , all we can do is awkwardly smile, and this sweat emoji portrays that feeling perfectly. With its squinty eyes, big grin, and bead of sweat, the ๐Ÿ˜… says, โ€œIโ€™m very, very nervous, so Iโ€™m just going to keep smiling.โ€ You can use this sweat emoji whenever you feel nervous laughter bubbling up in your chest. [1]
    • โ€œLetโ€™s just hope we can both keep our grades up, so mom doesnโ€™t cancel the party ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ™ƒโ€
    • โ€œSATs here I come ๐Ÿ˜…โ€
  2. Ever been in a situation where all you can do is nervously chuckle? This sweat emoji conveys that exact feeling! The broad smile and sweat bead say, โ€œWell, this is awkward.โ€ Try using a ๐Ÿ˜… the next time youโ€™re in an uncomfortably awkward situation. [2]
    • โ€œSorry I never called you back ๐Ÿ˜… You must think Iโ€™m the biggest flake.โ€
    • โ€œThe party was kinda a bust. I sat in the corner by myself the whole night haha ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…โ€
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  3. Weโ€™ve all been in a situation where weโ€™ve felt sheepish about ourselves. Maybe it was turning in an assignment late, tripping in front of someone, or stumbling over your words in a meeting. Either way, a ๐Ÿ˜… is a self-deprecating way to say, โ€œGosh, Iโ€™m so embarrassed.โ€ Add this sweat emoji to a message whenever youโ€™re feeling a little self-conscious. [3]
    • โ€œItโ€™s fine. Everythingโ€™s fine. Iโ€™m not mortified at all. Nope ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…โ€
    • โ€œI guess you can call me Miss Slips-a-Lot ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿคฆโ€
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๐Ÿ˜“ (Downcast Face with Sweat) Emoji Meanings and Uses

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  1. If someoneโ€™s in a face-palming situation, chances are theyโ€™ll use this sweat emoji. The frown, shut eyes, and anxious sweat bead says it allโ€”theyโ€™re annoyed, upset, and disappointed. Try using the ๐Ÿ˜“ the next time youโ€™re so frustrated youโ€™re shaking your head and at a loss of words. [4]
    • โ€œPlease donโ€™t tell me you reserved the restaurant for 10 am instead of 10 pm? ๐Ÿ˜“โ€
    • โ€œI tried so hard to win, and what do I get? NOTHING ๐Ÿ˜“๐Ÿ˜ญโ€
  2. A ๐Ÿ˜“ emoji says, โ€œIโ€™m stressed !โ€ Sometimes, all you want to do is squeeze every muscle in your body and throw your head back against a wallโ€”thatโ€™s stress for ya! This sweat emoji embodies all those tense feelings. You can use a ๐Ÿ˜“ when youโ€™re aggravated and so done with responsibilities. [5]
    • โ€œThe semesterโ€™s just started, and Iโ€™m already drowning in homework ๐Ÿ˜“๐Ÿ˜“โ€
    • โ€œYou canโ€™t seriously be asking me to do more on top of everything else ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜“โ€
  3. It can sometimes feel like the whole world is crashing and burning, and people will use this sweat emoji to convey the inevitable doom they fear. If you feel like everythingโ€™s going wrong, toss a ๐Ÿ˜“ at the end of your message. [6]
    • โ€œThereโ€™s really no other way to do this ๐Ÿ˜“โ€
    • โ€œHow are we supposed to finish this on time? We only have 2 more hours till itโ€™s due!! ๐Ÿ˜“๐Ÿ˜“โ€
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๐Ÿ˜ฐ (Anxious Face with Sweat) Meanings and Uses

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  1. Do you ever feel like the walls are closing in around you? That anxious, heart-thumping, uneasy feeling you get can be expressed by a ๐Ÿ˜ฐ. You can use this sweat emoji to say, โ€œIโ€™m anxious โ€ or โ€œIโ€™m not sure what to do.โ€ [7]
    • โ€œIโ€™m so overwhelmed! This is too much to take in ๐Ÿ˜ฐโ€
    • โ€œAre you ready for tomorrowโ€™s test? I donโ€™t think Iโ€™ll ever be ready ๐Ÿ˜ฐโ€
  2. Worry is plastered all over this little sweat emojiโ€™s face, making it the perfect emoji for a nervous breakdown. It embodies doubt, fear, and anxiety, all with one frightened look and sweat drop. Try using a ๐Ÿ˜ฐ the next time you feel the nerves creeping in. [8]
    • โ€œThe theater is packed for opening night ๐Ÿ˜ฐโ€
    • โ€œWhat if they donโ€™t like me? What if I completely flop and fall on my face? ๐Ÿ˜ฐ๐Ÿ˜ฐโ€
  3. Awkward silence is no joke, and this sweat emoji conveys all those jumbled nerves and shifting back and forth on your feet. Pop a ๐Ÿ˜ฐ at the end of a message if youโ€™d rather be anywhere than where you are.
    • โ€œEveryoneโ€™s staring! ๐Ÿ˜ฐ Why did we not listen to the casual dress code??โ€
    • โ€œCan you come pick me up? Dylanโ€™s having us go around in a circle and express our truths again ๐Ÿ˜ฐโ€
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๐Ÿฅต (Hot Face) Emoji Meanings and Uses

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  1. Have you ever stepped outside in the summer and felt like youโ€™d been hit by a ton of hot bricks? This sweat emoji conveys that exact feeling! You may see the ๐Ÿฅต floating around when someone mentions hot weather, spicy food, a workout, or even an attractive person. Either way, theyโ€™re hot! [9]
    • โ€œThe โ˜€๏ธ is boiling me! ๐Ÿฅตโ€
    • โ€œDonโ€™t eat the peppers on the veggie tray! ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ I repeat! Donโ€™t eat the peppers!! ๐Ÿฅต๐Ÿฅตโ€
    • โ€œThat workout was tough, man ๐Ÿฅต๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€
    • โ€œDid you see his new movie? ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฅตโ€
  2. This red-faced sweat emoji can be used in sexting to say, โ€œIโ€™ve got the hots for you!โ€ A ๐Ÿฅต can be used to replace words like โ€œthirstyโ€ ,** โ€œhot,โ€ or even โ€œsex.โ€ Chances are, if you see this emoji paired with a ๐Ÿ‘ or ๐Ÿ†, someoneโ€™s eager.
    • โ€œGet home soon, babe ๐Ÿฅต๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ†โ€
    • โ€œYou have me ๐Ÿฅต!โ€
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๐Ÿ’ฆ (Sweat Droplets) Meanings and Uses

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  1. This sweat emoji can look like an innocent splash of water. You may see people using the ๐Ÿ’ฆ in the summertime when talking about poolside fun, rain, gardening, or running water. [10]
    • โ€œYou better watch your back! Iโ€™ve got a water gun ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ˜†โ€
    • โ€œBring an โ˜‚๏ธ! I think itโ€™s going to rain ๐Ÿ’ฆโ€
    • โ€œDid you turn the hose on? ๐Ÿ’ฆ I need to water the flowers ๐ŸŒปโ€
  2. The ๐Ÿ’ฆ emoji refers to sexual innuendos . This usage of the sweat droplets emoji is versatile and all depends on context. Because of this, the ๐Ÿ’ฆ is often paired with other sexting emojis to express sexual acts or desires. [11]
    • โ€œGirl, Iโ€™m so thirsty ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ’ฆโ€
    • โ€œWanna have some fun tonight? ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ’ฆโ€
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