Emojion😝 squinting face with tongue
Meaning
A face with tongue fully out and eyes squeezed shut — all-out goofiness. Used for playful teasing, silly humor, and laughing things off.
Keywords: closed, eye, eyes, face, gross, horrible, omg, squinting, stuck-out, taste, tongue, whatever, yolo
💡 Did you know?
The 'akkanbē' gesture in 😝 traces back to Edo-period Japan, where pulling down the lower eyelid to show the red inner part was the original taunting motion. Sticking out the tongue became part of it later.
💡 Did you know?
Perfect for calling out a contradiction with a grin. It's a triumphant "I knew it" — playful, not angry.
How it's used around the world
Japan
Often linked to 'akkanbē' — a classic Japanese taunting gesture. Used for light-hearted defiance, embarrassed reactions, or "can't help but laugh" moments.
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