What Does the 🤧 Sneeze Emoji Mean? (2024)

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Co-authored byAly Rusciano

Last Updated: April 4, 2022

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   The 🤧 can symbolize sickness. In recent years, the 🤧 has gained even more traffic. You may see someone using this emoji alongside a 😷 emoji or 🤒 to say they’re feeling under the weather.^[1]

   • “I think I caught a cold last night 🤧🤒”
   • “I’m sneezing non-stop! 🤧”
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   A 🤧 represents all things that make you sneeze. Whether it’s allergies or a little too much pepper on your breakfast, this emoji conveys a moment of achoo! If someone uses a 🤧, they may have just sneezed.^[2]

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   • “You know it’s spring when you can’t even step outside to get the mail without sneezing 🤧”
   • “The chef used WAY too much pepper 🤧”

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   The 🤧 can also convey sad emotions. Have you ever watched a movie and reached for the tissue box? Some people use the 🤧 to describe the feeling behind this action. If they feel like they’re going to cry or are crying, they might use this emoji to say, “I’m crying so much I need to blow my nose!”

   • “Life is like a box of chocolates 🤧😭”
   • “My face hurts from crying so much 🤧 That wedding was beautiful!”

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   When you’re sick: Pair a 🤧 with a 🤢 or 🤮 if you’re not feeling so good. This is a great way to tell your friends to keep their distance until you feel better.^[3]

   • “I think I have covid 🤧”
   • “You really don’t want to come over 🤮🤧”
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   When you sneeze: Send a 🤧 if something’s tickled your nose. Maybe you’re trying to warn a friend about all the pollen outside, or have just taken a whiff of too many spices. Either way, this is a fun way to convey an achoo! via text. Who knows? Your friend may even bless you!

   • “I forgot to take my allergy meds this morning 🤧 Don’t make the same mistake!”
   • “Note to self, don’t sniff Montreal steak seasoning 🤧😂”
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   When you’re crying: Add a 🤧 to a text about a sappy movie or emotional moment. There’s no shame in grabbing the tissue box! Try pairing this emoji with a 😭 to emphasize the tears you’ve shed.

   • “There was room on the door for both of them 😭🤧”
   • “I’m just feeling really emotional right now 🤧”

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1. The 🤧 isn’t the only emoji feeling under the weather. Try pairing this tissue-stuffed face with another ill emoji the next time you feel icky. Lining up your symptoms with emojis can even give your message a little extra personality.^[4]

   • 🤒 (face with thermometer)
   • 🤮 (face vomiting)
   • 🤕 (face with head-bandage)
   • 😷 (face with medical mask)
   • 🤢 (nauseated face)

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