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yawning face

yawning face

A face yawning, showing tiredness or boredom.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F971
Version
Emoji 12
Subcategory

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Platform Meanings

Apple
Depicted as a yellow face with one eye half-closed and a mouth open in a yawn on Apple devices.
Google
Shown as a green alien-like character with eyes drooping and an open mouth on Google's platform.
Twitter
Illustrated as a yellow face with a wide-open mouth and a less detailed expression of fatigue on Twitter.
Unicode Official
Unicode officially describes it as a face emitting a yawn to express tiredness or disinterest.

Introduction

The '🥱' emoji, known as the 'yawning face,' represents feelings of tiredness, fatigue, or boredom. It is commonly used to show that someone is sleepy, uninterested, or simply exhausted after a long day. This emoji can be seen in casual conversations where individuals want to express their current state of mind, such as when they are too tired to respond actively or when something feels monotonous. On different platforms, the design varies slightly; for example, Apple uses a more realistic human face while Google opts for an alien-like figure. Despite these visual differences, the core emotion remains consistent across all versions: conveying weariness or lack of enthusiasm.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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