The emoji with the Unicode 1F972 is known as the
Smiling Face with Tear emoji. It is not a combined Unicode, but a single character that represents a face with a broad, happy smile and a single tear falling from one eye. The emoji is yellow, with simple, open eyes and a large, curved smile. The tear is blue and is typically shown on the right side of the face.
The primary and most common use for the Smiling Face with Tear emoji is to express mixed feelings of happiness and sadness at the same time. It is often used in situations where one is touched, moved, or feeling sentimental. This emoji is frequently used in social media reactions, text messages, and digital communication to convey a sense of joy tinged with a touch of sadness or nostalgia.
In non-romantic or non-obvious contexts, the Smiling Face with Tear emoji can be used to represent resilience, strength, or the ability to find joy in the midst of hardship. It can also be used to express relief or the feeling of being moved by a kind gesture.
The Smiling Face with Tear emoji is relatively new, having been introduced in 2020 as part of Unicode 13.0. Its popularity has grown rapidly, particularly in the context of the global pandemic, where it has been used to express the bittersweet feelings many people have experienced during this challenging time.
Related emojis include the
Crying Face emoji (😢) and the
Loudly Crying Face emoji (😭), which also express sadness, but without the element of happiness present in the Smiling Face with Tear emoji. The
Grinning Face with Sweat emoji (😅) can also be seen as similar, as it represents a form of mixed emotion.
The Smiling Face with Tear emoji is used across various platforms and apps, including Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter. It is often used in posts or messages that share personal stories, emotional moments, or reflections on past events. It has also been adopted by various online communities as a symbol of shared experiences and emotional resilience.