11 Popular Emojis You Were Probably Using All Wrong

People have wildly different interpretations of emojis: while they efficiently convey a wide range of emotions with minimal words, there are instances when the intended point or emotion of the person we’re communicating with isn’t fully grasped. That’s why we wanted to let you know about the true meaning of these icons that we use all the time and on a daily basis.

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It’s easy to confuse this with the “crying face” emoji due to the tear on the icon’s face, but in reality this one symbolizes anxiety and stress.

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Many people, including yourself, might’ve been using this emoji thinking it meant anger and frustration. However, this is simply “the face with look of triumph”. It is natural to use it when you want to show that you’ve overcome some obstacle.

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Not only does this emoji symbolize a wish to direct your chat partner’s attention to the things written below, but it also symbolizes being under-the-weather or feeling down.

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The right-facing fist is a sign of respect and being congratulatory.

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That’s not a rutabaga as one might think, but a roasted sweet potato known as yaki-imo in Japan.

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Many people use this emoji when they want to show that they are kidding or being humorous. However, it couldn’t be further from the actual meaning of the icon. The true meaning is someone who is enjoying or savoring food.

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This one might be often confused with “weary face”, but it does not show someone who is frustrated or worried about something. In fact, it is meant to show someone who is tired.

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We are used to thinking that a red cross means a ban. However, apart from that, this emoji might also symbolize a kiss in an English chat.

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The Xs over the eyes have many people believe that this shows someone who has passed away. However, it simply shows someone who is dizzy and can’t focus with their eyes.

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It’s easy to confuse this one as a person who brags about how flawless and how right they are about something. However, the emoji simply depicts a person who works at an information desk.

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While it’s clear that there is cheese on the burger, this icon is actually named “hamburger”. Maybe the yellow on the patty is supposed to be something else, like mustard for example.

Mistakes and part of our everyday lives, including those we make in the kitchen or those we see on the movie screen. You might have also made some serious mistakes in your home design and not even realize it.