What Does the 🤧 Sneeze Emoji Mean?

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Achoo ever heard of the sneeze emoji? You may see the 🤧 (sneezing face) emoji popping up here and there when the trees start to bloom and rom-coms hit theaters. This uncommon emoji may just be one you need to add to your emoji repertoire, and we’ve got all you need to know about it. Keep reading to learn what the sneeze emoji means and how you can use it.

Section 1 of 3:

🤧 (Sneezing Face) Emoji Meanings

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    In recent years, the 🤧 has gained even more traffic. You may see someone using this emoji alongside a 😷 emoji or 🤒 to say they’re feeling under the weather. [1]
    • “I think I caught a cold last night 🤧🤒”
    • “I’m sneezing non-stop! 🤧”
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    Whether it’s allergies or a little too much pepper on your breakfast, this emoji conveys a moment of achoo! If someone uses a 🤧, they may have just sneezed. [2]
    • “You know it’s spring when you can’t even step outside to get the mail without sneezing 🤧”
    • “The chef used WAY too much pepper 🤧”
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    Have you ever watched a movie and reached for the tissue box? Some people use the 🤧 to describe the feeling behind this action. If they feel like they’re going to cry or are crying, they might use this emoji to say, “I’m crying so much I need to blow my nose!”
    • “Life is like a box of chocolates 🤧😭”
    • “My face hurts from crying so much 🤧 That wedding was beautiful!”
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Section 2 of 3:

How to Use the 🤧 (Sneezing Face) Emoji

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    Pair a 🤧 with a 🤢 or 🤮 if you’re not feeling so good. This is a great way to tell your friends to keep their distance until you feel better. [3]
    • “I think I have covid 🤧”
    • “You really don’t want to come over 🤮🤧”
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    Send a 🤧 if something’s tickled your nose. Maybe you’re trying to warn a friend about all the pollen outside, or have just taken a whiff of too many spices. Either way, this is a fun way to convey an achoo! via text. Who knows? Your friend may even bless you!
    • “I forgot to take my allergy meds this morning 🤧 Don’t make the same mistake!”
    • “Note to self, don’t sniff Montreal steak seasoning 🤧😂”
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    Add a 🤧 to a text about a sappy movie or emotional moment. There’s no shame in grabbing the tissue box! Try pairing this emoji with a 😭 to emphasize the tears you’ve shed.
    • “There was room on the door for both of them 😭🤧”
    • “I’m just feeling really emotional right now 🤧”
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Section 3 of 3:

Other Sickness Related Emojis

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    Try pairing this tissue-stuffed face with another ill emoji the next time you feel icky. Lining up your symptoms with emojis can even give your message a little extra personality. [4]
    • 🤒 (face with thermometer)
    • 🤮 (face vomiting)
    • 🤕 (face with head-bandage)
    • 😷 (face with medical mask)
    • 🤢 (nauseated face)

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/these-emoji-best-sum-up-life-during-the-pandemic-2020-05-12
      2. ↑ https://yaytext.com/emoji/sneezing-face/
      3. ↑ https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/17/us/world-emoji-day-2020-popular-emojis/index.html
      4. ↑ https://thepoppingpost.com/5-emojis-you-can-use-whenever-you-feel-sick/

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