Also known as: peeking, hiding, watching through fingers, cannot look, scared
The Face with Peeking Eye (🫣) shows hands covering a face — except one eye is peeking through between the fingers. It captures the universal gesture of watching something through your fingers because you are scared, embarrassed, or cannot look away.
Use it when watching a horror movie, experiencing secondhand embarrassment, or when you are curious about something you probably should not be looking at. Introduced in 2022, it quickly became a favorite for capturing a very specific and relatable human gesture.
Not sure if 🫣 is the right choice? The Face with Peeking Eye emoji is best for expressing the specific emotions described above. If you need a different nuance, try one of the related emojis listed above. Each emoji carries its own emotional weight and cultural context — choosing the right one can completely change how your message lands.
Click the copy button above to copy the Face with Peeking Eye emoji (🫣) to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere — iMessage, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, email, or any app that supports emojis. On desktop, you can also right-click the emoji and select "Copy Emoji" or use Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac) after selecting it.