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Seriously curious about the ๐Ÿง  (brain) emoji? Maybe you've seen your friends drop it in a text or you've noticed a new inside joke that uses the ๐Ÿง  (brain) emoji. Well, we're here to tell you that you won't have to puzzle over the matter! In this article, we'll cover the common meanings of the ๐Ÿง  and walk you through how to use the ๐Ÿง  yourself. Read on to become a ๐Ÿง  expert and get an A+ from anyone who reads your message.

Section 1 of 3:

What does the ๐Ÿง  (brain) emoji mean?

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  1. The ๐Ÿง  is a go-to way to compliment anyoneโ€™s cleverness. Whether theyโ€™re amazing at trivia, incredibly book smart, or a master of any subject, a ๐Ÿง  says youโ€™re impressed with their wits.
    • โ€œYou aced your test again?! ๐Ÿ’ฏ You must have a perfect GPA. ๐Ÿง โ€
    • โ€œMy sister knows all the Star Trek lore. ๐Ÿ––๐Ÿฟ Sheโ€™s like an encyclopedia. ๐Ÿง โ€
  2. Itโ€™s easy to have a discussion about the human brain with the ๐Ÿง . If you want to chat about mental health, psychology, or even neuroscienceโ โ€”the science of the brainโ โ€”drop a ๐Ÿง .
    • โ€œMental health is so important! ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿง  Take care of yourself this semester!โ€
    • โ€œEnrolled in 3 psychology classes. ๐Ÿง  ๐Ÿ“š Excited to dive into the human mind.โ€
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  3. Our brains are capable of so much, from deep thoughts to random daydreams. A ๐Ÿง  makes it easy to talk about whatever you got stuck on.
    • โ€œDeep shower thoughtsโ€ฆ๐Ÿšฟ๐Ÿง  Has my dog named me?โ€
    • โ€œPutting all my focus into being positive today! ๐Ÿง  โœจโ€
  4. If someone consumes a ton of zombie content, then they're probably bound to serve up a ๐Ÿง  with their juicy text. [1]
    • "Did you check out the new Resident Evil flick? It's to die for. ๐ŸงŸ ๐Ÿง "
    • " Left 4 Dead is killing me! This level is crawling with zombies. ๐ŸงŸโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸงŸโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸงŸ๐Ÿง "
  5. Many younger users on platforms like TikTok use the ๐Ÿง  to talk about this act in a subtle way. The ๐Ÿง  makes sure their message goes under the radar, even if someone looks over their shoulder or sees the post later. [2]
    • โ€œHey! This TikTok claims doctors can tell if youโ€™ve given ๐Ÿง . ๐Ÿ˜ณโ€
    • โ€œWhat do you think about ๐Ÿง ? Is it a first or second date treat? ๐Ÿญโ€
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Section 2 of 3:

How to Use the ๐Ÿง  (Brain) Emoji

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  1. Give them a serious ego boost and celebrate their intelligence. Point out the subjects they shine in and say youโ€™re amazed by them.
    • โ€œYou smoke everyone at Scrabble! ๐Ÿ”ค ๐Ÿง  Itโ€™s not even fair.โ€
    • โ€œI donโ€™t know anyone else who can explain global trade so well! ๐ŸŒŽ ๐Ÿง โ€
    • โ€œHer posts are pure gold. ๐Ÿช™ Theyโ€™re all so thoughtful! ๐Ÿง โ€
  2. Have an honest chat about your mental healthโ โ€”maybe you need to unwind or reset. Also discuss the psychology of others with the ๐Ÿง  and describe how the human mind fascinates you. [3]
    • โ€œI need to take a mental health day to recharge. ๐Ÿง  ๐Ÿ”‹โ€
    • โ€œIโ€™ve got way too much on my mind. ๐ŸŒช๏ธ ๐Ÿง  Going to put something silly on.โ€
    • โ€œI listen to โ€˜true crimeโ€™ podcasts because I love forensic psychology. ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง โ€
    • โ€œWeโ€™re learning about how to restore long-term memory in patients. ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿง โ€
  3. If youโ€™re swept away by a random thought, use the ๐Ÿง  to take everyone else along for the ride. Talk about what distracted you today or kept you up at night and entertain your friends.
    • โ€œThinking about how I live better than any royal did in the Middle Ages. ๐Ÿฐ ๐Ÿง โ€
    • โ€œIโ€™m curiousโ€ฆcan psychic abilities be developed? ๐Ÿง  ๐Ÿ”ฎ Thoughts?โ€
    • โ€œDrowning in Pre Calc homework! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿง  ๐Ÿ“šโ€
  4. Give your text some serious flavor by throwing in a ๐Ÿง . Talk about horror movies, video games, books, or even just a bad day that's left you feeling like a zombie.
    • "Ate up I Am Legend in one night. Best zombie book ever! ๐ŸงŸ ๐Ÿง "
    • "So, the movie wasn't great, but I still liked it. I can't resist zombies. ๐ŸงŸโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿง "
    • "Rawrrr! ๐ŸงŸโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿง  This morning...I'm nonfunctional!"
  5. If you donโ€™t want anyoneโ โ€”except those in the โ€œknowโ€โ โ€”to wise up about how spicy your chat is, cover up your tracks with the ๐Ÿง . Anyone who isnโ€™t aware of the ๐Ÿง โ€™s secret meaning will think your message is totally innocent.
    • โ€œI really want to practice my ๐Ÿง  skills.โ€
    • โ€œIโ€™m a firm believer in giving and receiving ๐Ÿง . Fairโ€™s fair. โš–๏ธโ€
    • โ€œI express my love with ๐Ÿง . ๐Ÿ’• ๐Ÿ˜โ€
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Section 3 of 3:

Simillar Emojis

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  1. This versatile expression can capture someone whoโ€™s thoughtful, confused, or skeptical.
  2. This is similar to the ๐Ÿค” (thinking face) emoji and describes a person who is โ€œlooking closelyโ€ into a matter.
  3. This emoji typically means someoneโ€™s mind is โ€œblownโ€ because theyโ€™ve just discovered an incredible new fact or started to see the world in another light. [4]
  4. People usually throw in this emoji when they feel really knowledgeable about a certain subject and want to jokingly point out theyโ€™re the โ€œexpertโ€ on the matter.
  5. This emoji celebrates the fact that someone was smart enough to finish school and earn their diploma.
  6. The thought bubble ๐Ÿ’ญ (emoji) can represent any idea, whether itโ€™s seriously profound or totally silly.
  7. A ๐Ÿ’ก(light bulb) emoji symbolizes that the โ€œlight bulbโ€ went off in someoneโ€™s head and that they just had a brilliant thought.
  8. When the ๐Ÿ‘… (tongue) emoji or the ๐Ÿ‘„ (mouth) emoji is paired with the ๐Ÿ’ฆ (sweat drops) emoji, itโ€™s another way to bring up oral sexโ€”just like the ๐Ÿง .
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