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Since 2018, the 🥺 (pleading face) emoji has become a versatile way to request sympathy, ask for a favor, and express sadness across text messages and social media. [1] X Research source In this article, we’ll give you a complete run-down of what this doe-eyed emoji represents, along with how to use and respond to it in your own digital space. We’ll even discuss what some similar-looking emojis mean, so you can have the full picture.
What is the pleading face emoji?
The 🥺 (pleading face) emoji is a yellow face with large, puppy-dog-like eyes and a small frown. It’s often used to earn sympathy from the recipient, and is sometimes used to request a favor, often with the 👉 (backhand index pointing right) and the 👈 (backhand index pointing left) emojis. It can also signify sadness.
