🤮 Face Vomiting Emoji Meaning
The Face Vomiting emoji depicts a face spewing green liquid from an open mouth. It represents physical illness, nausea, or throwing up. Metaphorically, it is heavily used to express extreme disgust, repulsion, or hatred for a topic.
Chat examples
Actual Sickness:
Person A: Are you coming to work today?
Person B: No, I've been up all night sick 🤮
Disgust (Metaphorical):
Person A: Did you see what he wore to the wedding?
Person B: Yes, those crocs were hideous 🤮
Hangover:
Person A: How are you feeling after the party?
Person B: Never drinking tequila again 🤮
How people use this emoji
- I think I ate some bad seafood 🤮
- That movie was absolutely garbage 🤮
- If I have to hear that song one more time... 🤮
Fun fact
This emoji was one of the most requested symbols of 2017 because the previous 'sick' emojis (🤢 and 😷) weren't dramatic enough to express the feeling of actually throwing up.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 🤮 Vomit Emoji mean?
It means throwing up, food poisoning, or extreme physical illness. Slang-wise, it means 'That is disgusting' or 'I hate this.'
Is 🤮 rude?
Yes, if used in response to someone's photo, opinion, or food, it is an extremely harsh way to say 'This makes me sick.'
What is the difference between 🤮 and 🤢?
🤢 (Nauseated Face) is holding it in (feeling sick). 🤮 (Vomiting) is letting it out (action). 🤮 is much more dramatic.
Can 🤮 be used for hangovers?
Yes, it is the universal symbol for 'the morning after' a night of heavy drinking.
Is the vomit always green?
Yes, in emoji design, vomit is stylized as green to look cartoony and less graphic than realistic colors.
When was the vomit emoji added?
It was added in Unicode 10.0 (2017).
What does it mean if someone comments 🤮 on my post?
They are likely trolling or expressing strong disapproval of your content. It is rarely positive.
Is 🤮 restricted on social media?
No, but using it excessively to harass someone can be flagged as bullying.
Emoji meaning in detail
The Face Vomiting emoji 🤮 shows a yellow face with scrunched eyes, spewing a stream of green vomit. It is graphic, dramatic, and unmistakable.
It serves as a powerful emotional release valve for situations that are physically or morally sickening.
Real-life usage scenarios
Used on Monday mornings to express hatred for the start of the work week.
Used to describe gross food combinations (e.g., pineapple on pizza debates).
Used to text bosses or friends when calling in sick.
How this emoji affects tone and emotion
This emoji adds a visceral, intense tone.
It leaves no doubt that the sender is having a terrible time or hates the subject matter.
Professional vs casual usage
In casual settings, it is great for dramatic storytelling.
In professional settings, avoid it unless you are close with your team and describing actual food poisoning.
When to use
Use this when you are physically ill, hungover, or want to express that something is utterly repulsive.
When not to use
Avoid using it in response to food pictures your friends cooked, unless you want to deeply offend them.
Common mistakes and misuse
Using it to mock someone's appearance is considered cyberbullying.
Unicode and technical information
Unicode name: FACE VOMITING
Unicode version: Unicode 10.0
Code point: U+1F92E
Shortcodes: :face_vomiting:, :vomit:
Platform appearance
Apple's version is quite graphic, while Google's version looks a bit softer. All versions use the color green for the liquid.