lying face

This is an emoji with a nose growing long, just like Pinocchio. It's used when you're telling a lie or think someone else is lying.

You can send this jokingly when a friend says, "I'm on a diet," while eating snacks. It's used playfully to indicate a white lie or an excuse.

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It's more often used to express a cute, obviously false lie or exaggeration rather than a serious one. It carries a nuance of playfully admitting that you're not being entirely truthful.

This emoji originates from the Italian fairytale 'Pinocchio.' The story that a nose grows longer when you lie is famous worldwide, so it's instantly understood as a symbol of 'lying' regardless of culture. This makes it useful for sarcastically calling out a friend's bluff.