The emoji with the Unicode 1F628 is the
Fearful Face emoji. It is not a combined Unicode, but a single one. This emoji depicts a face with wide, white eyes and mouth open in a gasp, as if in fear or shock. The eyebrows are also raised, adding to the overall expression of fear or surprise.
The primary and most common use of the Fearful Face emoji is to express fear, shock, or surprise in various contexts. It is often used in response to scary or shocking news, events, or situations. For example, it can be used in a text message or social media post to react to a scary movie, a surprising plot twist in a book, or a shocking piece of news.
While the Fearful Face emoji is primarily used to express negative emotions, it can also be used in a positive or playful context. For example, it can be used to express excitement or anticipation for a thrilling event, such as a roller coaster ride or a suspenseful movie. It can also be used to exaggerate a reaction for comedic effect.
The Fearful Face emoji is quite popular across various platforms and demographics, as fear and surprise are universal emotions. It does not have any specific cultural significance or special associations with particular platforms or demographics. However, its usage may increase around certain events or times of the year, such as Halloween, when themes of fear and surprise are more prevalent.
Related emojis include the
Face Screaming in Fear emoji (1F631), which depicts a more intense expression of fear, and the
Astonished Face emoji (1F632), which depicts a similar expression of surprise or shock. The
Face with Open Mouth emoji (1F62E) also shares a similar meaning of surprise or disbelief.
The Fearful Face emoji is used across various apps and communities to express fear, shock, or surprise. On platforms like Snapchat or Instagram, it might be used in response to a surprising or shocking story or post. In gaming communities, it might be used to react to a surprising turn of events in a game.