exclamation question mark Emoji
The ⁉️ exclamation question mark symbol combines “!” and “?” to show surprise, shock, or disbelief.
U+2049 U+FE0F
⁉️ is a punctuation symbol used to convey an abrupt, heightened reaction—like confusion mixed with surprise. It’s compact, eye-catching, and often used in informal writing. Below you’ll find meaning, examples, and copy/paste variations.
exclamation question mark Emoji Meaning
The exclamation question mark (⁉️) combines an exclamation mark with a question mark to communicate “What?!” or “Seriously?!” in one character. It commonly signals surprise, disbelief, or startled confusion, often in reaction-style messages. You’ll see it in text where a full sentence would be too long, especially in chats, social posts, and playful UI labels. The emoji presentation is included in the codepoint sequence, so the symbol may display with emoji styling depending on the platform.
Common uses
- •Reacting to surprising news or unexpected events in chat messages
- •Adding emphasis to rhetorical questions in informal writing
- •Building attention-grabbing UI labels (e.g., “Are you sure ⁉️?”)
- •Expressing disbelief or shock in comments, reviews, or status updates
- •Using as a compact reaction mark in memes and short posts
Examples
⁉️ Exclamation Question Mark Symbol
- ⁉️You got the job offer already ⁉️
- ⁉️Wait, you moved here without telling me ⁉️
- ⁉️Did the meeting get canceled again ⁉️
- ⁉️So the coupon actually worked?! ⁉️
- ⁉️Are you sure that’s the right address ⁉️
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2049 U+FE0F | |
| HTML Entity | ⁉ | |
| HTML Code | ⁉ | |
| CSS | \2049 |
FAQ
What does ⁉️ mean in text?
It typically expresses surprise, disbelief, or startled confusion—like “What?!” combined with a questioning tone.
Is ⁉️ the same as an interrobang?
Yes—⁉️ is commonly referred to as an interrobang (the exclamation question mark punctuation).
How do I copy ⁉️ quickly?
Copy the character shown on this page: ⁉️. You can paste it directly into chat, documents, or design tools.
How can I enter it using code?
Unicode uses U+2049 U+FE0F; HTML entity is ⁉; CSS escape is \\2049.