Face with Tears of Joy Emoji 😂

What Does 😂 Mean?

The Face with Tears of Joy (😂) is the most used emoji worldwide. It shows a face laughing so hard that tears stream down its cheeks. It expresses that something is extremely funny — the kind of laugh where you can't breathe. Unlike 😭 (loudly crying face), this emoji is about happy tears, not sadness.

In 2015, Oxford Dictionaries named 😂 the Word of the Year — the first time an emoji won. While Gen Z sometimes calls it "cheugy" (outdated), it remains the most universally understood emoji across all age groups. Use it when something is genuinely hilarious, not just mildly amusing.

How to Use the Face with Tears of Joy Emoji 😂

Example Sentences

• "That joke was so bad it's good 😂"
• "When you trip in public and pretend you meant to do that 😂"
• "Me watching my dog run into a glass door for the third time 😂"

When to Use 😂 vs Similar Emojis

Not sure if 😂 is the right choice? The Face with Tears of Joy 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.

Copy & Paste 😂

Click the copy button above to copy the Face with Tears of Joy 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.