What Does the 🗿 Stone Face Emoji Mean?

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Curious about the 🗿 (moai) emoji? Also known as the stone face emoji, the 🗿 (moai) emoji has recently become more popular amongst TikTok users and K-Pop fans. If you’re interested in the whys and hows of this mysterious emoji, you’ve come to the right place! Keep reading for a comprehensive guide on what the stone face emoji means and how you can use it.

Meaning of the Stone Face 🗿Emoji

This popular emoji depicts a gray stone carving of a face. On social media, 🗿 has become a symbol for a dry tone of voice or deadpan expression. It’s seen as a way to signal that you’re annoyed or unamused. For example, “Well, that whole thing was a waste of time 🗿.”

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What does the 🗿 (moai) emoji mean on TikTok?

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  1. The popular video-sharing app has turned this emoji into a symbol for a dry tone of voice. For example, you may see someone add a 🗿 to the end of their message if they’re feeling particularly annoyed. [1]
    • “Well, that was stupid 🗿”
    • “Hah! Nice try 🗿”
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How do you use the 🗿 (moai) emoji on TikTok?

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  1. By placing the stone face emoji at the end of a message, you’re saying in a dry and deadpan tone, “I’m annoyed and over it.” You can also just comment a series of 🗿 if you’re too annoyed to care. [2]
    • “Wow. You’re such a genius 🗿”
    • “Does anyone even like Mondays? 🗿🙄”
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🗿 (Moai) Emoji Meanings

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  1. The moai statues on Easter Island are that of legend, and the 🗿 is no different. Some people will use the 🗿 when they are being secretive or are hinting at a conspiracy theory.
    • “Common sense still remains a mystery 🗿”
    • “Did you hear the theory of how aliens built the world's great wonders? 🗿🗻👽”
  2. The giant statues of Easter Island are immovable, making the 🗿 a perfect representation of determination. You might see this emoji used to reference resilience, perseverance, spirituality, and power. [3]
    • “I’m keeping my ground no matter what! 🗿”
    • “Feeling at one with my higher self today 🗿🧘”
  3. Because of this, people often use the stone face emoji when they’re talking about traveling or going to a historical destination. You may see a 🗿 when a museum talks about ancient history or when a friend has gone on a recent vacation. [4]
    • “Did you see the 🗿 when you went to Easter Island? I’m going to be so jealous if you did!”
    • “The history in this museum is unreal 🗿🤯”
  4. The 🗿 is widely used in association with K-pop . Fans of BTS and other Korean pop groups will often use a stone face emoji in posts about their favorite singers. The exact meaning of this use is unknown; however, the mystery the 🗿 symbolizes could be used to represent the mystery of these groups. [5]
    • “I ❤️ BTS! 🗿😭🌷”
    • “Joon is such a meme 🗿🗿”
  5. Above all else, the moai statues are extremely large faces. Because of this, some people may use the 🗿 when they’re talking about the “face” of something. [6]
    • “Did you see her 🗿?? She was GORGEOUS!”
    • “They need a new face for the label, so it makes sense why they signed him 🗿🎵🤷”
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How to Use the 🗿 (Moai) Emoji

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  1. Add a 🗿 to a curious message. Pairing this emoji with a 🤫 or 🤨 says, “I have a secret” or, “There’s something deeper to this.” [7]
    • “I overheard in the lounge that Karen got Jill fired 🗿🤫”
    • “This Mandela Effect is messing with my head, bro. What else is the world hiding? 🗿🤨”
  2. Use a 🗿 when you feel the most powerful. The moai statues on Easter Island represent the spirits of powerful chiefs and ancestors. [8] Their emoji look-alike conveys the spiritual power and reign the leaders once had, so add a 🗿 to a message for extra strength and spiritual guidance.
    • “Nothing’s going to hold me back 🗿💪”
    • “My breath will guide me through this…and I know you will too 🗿😊”
  3. Toss a 🗿 into a message talking about a vacation or field trip. You can use the stone face emoji to say you learned about ancient history or even the moai statues themselves.
    • “We went to the Smithsonian today, and I learned WAY more than what Night at the Museum taught me 😂🦖🗿”
    • “I’m going to Easter Island this summer! Can you believe it! I’ll get to see the 🗿 in person! 😆”
  4. If “Dynamite” makes you swoon, add a 🗿 to your latest BTS related tweet. This mysterious stone face will puzzle anyone who isn’t a part of the BTS Army, so don’t be afraid to toss it in the most unlikely of places! Put a stone face emoji next to your Twitter handle, or use it alongside a BTS hashtag. [9]
    • “BTS 💜 Army 🗿”
    • “#BTS #ARMY #jimin #namjoon 🗿💜🐥🐨”
  5. The 🗿 is inevitably an anonymous face. You can use this emoji to replace the word “face” or when discussing something or someone’s face. [10]
    • “Did you see my 🗿? I was as shocked as you!”
    • “We’re looking for a new face for the brand…Would you be interested? 🗿”
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