ContextEmoji ยท Ages 11-30 ยท In use
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To many young people this little smile reads as fake, annoyed or barely holding it together, not happy.
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For parents and educators
When parents send it, kids usually understand you mean it kindly. When they send it, it may be sarcasm.
Where it came from
Its stiff, closed smile made it a go-to for polite irritation.
Also heard as
slightly smiling face emoji, smiley