“😮” meaning: face with open mouth, open mouth Emoji

A yellow face with two round, open eyes and a large, round mouth. It is one of the most common and expressive ways to react to something unexpected or amazing. It was derived from the text-based emoticon :-O, which was used to represent a gasping or astonished face. It was also similar to the Japanese kaomoji (⊙_⊙), which used symbols to create facial expressions.

😮 is all about expressing a state of surprise or amazement. It's the kind of face you'd make when you hear something totally unexpected or witness an extraordinary spectacle. Whether you're texting about a plot twist in a movie🎦, reacting to a friend's unbelievable tale, or commenting on a viral video, this emoji effectively conveys your sense of astonishment.

While it's mainly used to signal surprise or astonishment, it also often punctuates humorous or ironic remarks, adding a playful sense of shock to the message. It can also indicate curiosity or interest in something that is new or intriguing. And you can use it to express admiration or appreciation👏 for something that is impressive or beautiful.