The emoji with the Unicode 1F92C is known as the
Face with Symbols on Mouth emoji. It is not a combined Unicode, but a single one. This emoji depicts a red or yellow face with a frowning mouth and eyes, covered by black symbols, which are often depicted as grawlixes representing swear words or profanity. The symbols vary across platforms, but they are usually represented as "#@$%!".
The primary and most common use of this emoji is to express extreme anger, frustration, or disgust. It is often used in digital communication to convey a strong negative emotion that words alone cannot express. It is frequently used in social media reactions, text messages, and online chats to show that someone is very upset or angry.
Despite its negative connotation, the Face with Symbols on Mouth emoji can also be used in a playful or humorous context. For instance, it can be used to express mock anger or frustration, or to indicate that someone is swearing in a joking manner. It can also be used to represent a passionate commitment to something, as in "I'm so #@%&! dedicated to this project!"
The Face with Symbols on Mouth emoji is quite popular among users who want to express strong negative emotions without using actual swear words. Its use is widespread across various demographics and platforms. It is a modern way of expressing the classic comic strip trope of using symbols to represent swear words, making it culturally significant.
Related emojis include the
Angry Face emoji (😠), which also expresses anger but without the use of symbols, and the Pouting Face emoji (😡), which conveys a higher level of anger or rage. The
Face with Steam From Nose emoji (😤) can also be related as it represents frustration or triumph.
In specific contexts, the Face with Symbols on Mouth emoji can be used to represent a rage quit in gaming communities, where a player gets so frustrated that they abruptly stop playing. On platforms like Snapchat or Instagram, it might be used in captions or comments to express strong dissatisfaction or annoyance with a situation or event.