sleepy face 😪 - OzVoca Emoji Details
sleepy face
The sleepy face emoji is used when you're feeling drowsy or very tired. You can send it to a friend as a goodnight greeting, meaning "I'm going to bed now."
The bubble coming from this emoji's nose is actually a 'snot bubble,' not a tear. It originates from Japanese manga and anime, where characters are often drawn this way when they are fast asleep.
This emoji goes beyond just being tired (😩) and vividly shows the state of being on the verge of falling asleep. So, besides saying 'good night,' it's also used to express "I'm so sleepy!" during a boring class or meeting.
In East Asian cultures, the 'snot bubble' is widely understood as a cartoonish symbol for deep sleep. However, in the West, this symbol can be unfamiliar and is often misinterpreted as a tear or a runny nose, used to express sadness or sickness. It's an interesting emoji whose interpretation can vary depending on cultural background.