face with open eyes and hand over mouth Emoji

Shock and astonishment are conveyed by this emoji, which literally depicts a face with open eyes and a hand covering the mouth, indicating a strong reaction to something surprising or unbelievable. It is often used to express a range of emotions from amazement to horror, and can also be used to convey a sense of being stunned or speechless. In a more figurative sense, it can represent a reaction to shocking news or an unexpected event, and is sometimes used to express sarcasm or irony. Its slang uses include expressing embarrassment or second-hand embarrassment.

This emoji is frequently used in social media captions and comments to react to surprising or astonishing content, and its tone can range from playful to shocked or even horrified. On platforms like TikTok and Twitter, it is often used to express a strong reaction to a video or piece of news, and can be used in a humorous or ironic way to add tone to a message. The tone and usage of this emoji can vary across different age groups and platforms, with younger users often using it in a more playful or sarcastic way. Its usage is also influenced by regional and cultural differences, with some users employing it to convey a sense of excitement or amazement.

To use the face with open eyes and hand over mouth emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1FAE2), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.