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ConnectEmoji · Ages 10-35 · In use

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Melting from embarrassment, overwhelm or awkwardness, while still smiling. Sometimes literally too hot.

called my teacher mom in front of everyone 🫠

For parents and educators

Usually light. Used a lot, alongside other signs of stress, it can be a way of saying things feel like too much.

Where it came from

Added to emoji keyboards in 2021.

Also heard as

melting face emoji

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