face with open eyes and hand over mouth Emoji
The 🫢 emoji shows surprise or shock with an implied hush or “shh” gesture.
U+1FAE2
🫢 is the “face with open eyes and hand over mouth” emoji. It’s often used to express startled surprise, disbelief, or a sudden realization. The hand-over-mouth gesture also suggests keeping quiet or reacting discreetly.
face with open eyes and hand over mouth Emoji Meaning
The 🫢 emoji (FACE WITH OPEN EYES AND HAND OVER MOUTH, Unicode U+1FAE2) typically conveys surprise or shock—especially when you want to sound stunned rather than excited. The open eyes add a “wait, what?!” feel, while the hand over the mouth often implies an instinctive reaction like “I can’t believe it,” “oops,” or “keep it down.” It’s also commonly used for awkward moments, unexpected news, or when someone learns something surprising and doesn’t know what to say. Depending on context, it can mean disbelief, nervous excitement, or a playful attempt to hush the conversation.
Common uses
- •Reacting to unexpected news or a plot twist in chats
- •Showing disbelief when something seems unbelievable
- •Signaling “shh” or discretion after sharing sensitive information
- •Expressing awkward surprise in response to a message or request
- •Adding emphasis to memes about “I can’t say it out loud” moments
Examples
🫢 Face with Open Eyes and Hand Over Mouth
- 🫢“You got the job offer?! 🫢”
- 🫢“I just found out my flight was canceled… 🫢”
- 🫢“Let’s keep this between us, okay? 🫢”
- 🫢“Wait—are you serious? 🫢”
- 🫢“I can’t believe you said that here 🫢”
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1FAE2 | |
| HTML Entity | 🫢 | |
| HTML Code | 🫢 | |
| CSS | \1FAE2 |
FAQ
What does 🫢 usually mean?
It most often means surprise or shock, sometimes with a “hush/keep it quiet” tone due to the hand over the mouth.
When should I use 🫢 instead of a simple surprised face?
Use 🫢 when you want to add more nuance—like disbelief, awkward shock, or discreetly reacting rather than loudly celebrating.
What is the Unicode for 🫢?
The Unicode code point for 🫢 is U+1FAE2.
How do I copy 🫢 for web or code?
You can copy the character directly (🫢), or use HTML: 🫢 and CSS/JS escapes like \\1FAE2 or \\u{1FAE2}.