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Face with Tears of Joy

The Face with Tears of Joy emoji 😂 is arguably the most famous emoji in the world. Part of Unicode 6.0 and Emoji 1.0, it was named the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in...

Common Uses

  • Reacting to jokes
  • Laughter
  • Relief

Technical Information

Unicode Code Point U+1F602
Version Unicode 6.0
Category Smileys & Emotion
Subcategory Face-Smiling

Developer Data

Format Value Copy
HTML Entity (Decimal) 😂
HTML Entity (Hex) &#xU+1F602;
CSS Content \\1F602
JavaScript Escape \\ud83d\ude02
URL Encoded %F0%9F%98%82

UTF-8 Encoding (Hex): F09F9882

Decimal Code Point: 128514

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😀 Grinning Face The Grinning Face emoji 😀 is one of the most widely recognized symbols in digital communication. Part of Unicode 6.1 and Emoji 1.0, this cheerful yellow face features simple open eyes and a broad, toothy smile. It is commonly used to express general happiness, excitement, and positive vibes in text messages, social media posts, and emails. Unlike the more intense Face with Tears of Joy, this emoji conveys a lighter, everyday sense of contentment. It pairs well with greetings like 'Good morning!' or 'Thanks!' and is perfect for adding warmth to casual conversations. The Grinning Face has become a staple in the Smileys & Emotion category, representing the universal language of joy. 😃 Grinning Face with Big Eyes The Grinning Face with Big Eyes emoji 😃 displays an even more enthusiastic expression than its simpler counterpart. Approved in Unicode 6.0 and part of Emoji 1.0, this emoji features wide, sparkling eyes that suggest genuine excitement and delight. It is frequently used when something wonderful happens, like receiving good news or celebrating an achievement. This emoji works wonderfully alongside the Party Popper 🎉 for celebrations or with the Thumbs Up 👍 for enthusiastic approval. In the Smileys & Emotion category, it stands out as a symbol of unbridled happiness. 😄 Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes The Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes emoji 😄 represents pure, heartfelt joy. This warm expression, featuring crinkled 'smiling' eyes and a wide grin, was introduced in Unicode 6.0. The closed, happy eyes give this emoji a more genuine and sincere feeling compared to the standard Grinning Face. It is perfect for expressing gratitude, sharing exciting personal news, or simply showing someone you are genuinely happy. Often used in response to compliments or when something truly delightful happens, this emoji has become a favorite in the Smileys & Emotion collection for its authentic warmth. 😁 Beaming Face With Smiling Eyes The beaming face with smiling eyes emoji is a popular choice in the face-smiling subcategory of Smileys & Emotion. Use it to enhance your digital conversations and express yourself creatively across all platforms. 😆 Grinning Squinting Face The grinning squinting face emoji is a popular choice in the face-smiling subcategory of Smileys & Emotion. Use it to enhance your digital conversations and express yourself creatively across all platforms. 😅 Grinning Face With Sweat Representing grinning face with sweat, this emoji belongs to the Smileys & Emotion collection under face-smiling. It is commonly used to express emotions, objects, or concepts related to its visual representation. Perfect for adding personality to your messages.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 😂 Face with Tears of Joy emoji mean?

The Face with Tears of Joy emoji 😂 is arguably the most famous emoji in the world. Part of Unicode 6.0 and Emoji 1.0, it was named the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2015. This emoji depicts a face laughing so hard that tears stream down its cheeks, representing uncontrollable laughter and hilarity. It is used billions of times daily across social media platforms to react to jokes, memes, and funny situations. While the Loudly Crying Face 😭 can sometimes be used similarly, this emoji specifically conveys pure comedic joy. A cornerstone of the Smileys & Emotion category. It is often used in context with Smileys & Emotion.

How do I type the Face with Tears of Joy emoji?

You can easily copy and paste it using the button above. Its Unicode codepoint is U+1F602.