Its official Unicode name is sleepy face, filed under sleepy in the smileys & emotion group. Keyboards find it when you search for “crying”, “face”, “good”, “night”, “sad”, “sleep”.
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Questions
What does the sleepy face emoji mean?
😪 is the sleepy face emoji, part of the “sleepy” set in smileys & emotion. It is used for crying, face, good, night, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the sleepy face emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste 😪 anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “crying”.
When was the sleepy face emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.6, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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sleepy face + face savoring food
sleepy face + lying face
sleepy face + smiling face with tear
sleepy face + face exhaling