In March, a study found that older folks were confused by some basic emojis . . . like the Flushed Face, with wide eyes and blushed cheeks. But let’s face it, there are some emojis that NO ONE understands.
A study by Preply.com has produced a list of “the most CONFUSING emojis of 2024.” Here’s the Top 10, and what people THINK they mean:
1. Nail Polish. Most people think it means “classy” or “posh.” But others use it plainly as “nail polish” . . . as “don’t mind me” . . . or as “self-care.”
2. Dashing Away. Most people think it means “moving fast.” But others use it as “farting” . . . as “exhaustion” . . . as “out of breath” . . . or as “smoking.”
3. Upside-Down Face. Most people think it means “sarcasm.” But others use it as “smiling through pain” . . . just the same as a regular smiley face . . . or as “passive aggression.”
4. Persevering Face. Most people think it means “frustration.” But others use it as “cringe” . . . as “helplessness” . . . as “sadness” . . . or as “perseverance.”
5. Woman Tipping Hand. Most people think it means “oh well.” But others use it as “feeling sassy” . . . as “I have a suggestion” . . . or as “feeling sarcastic.”
6. Dotted Line Face. Most people think it means “I want to disappear.” But others use it as “I feel invisible” . . . as “speechless” . . . as “depression” . . . or as “submissiveness.”
7. Money with Wings. Most people think it means “losing money.” But others use it as “gaining money” . . . as “flaunting wealth” . . . or as “transferring money.”
8. Sleepy Face. Most people think it means “sadness.” But others use it as “tired” . . . as “sickness” . . . or as “disgusted.”
9. Fearful Face. Most people think it means “shocked or surprised.” But others use it as “this is horrible news” . . . as “fearful” . . . as “sickness” . . . or as “disgusted.”
10. Person Getting Massage. Most people think it means “massage.” But others use it as “rubbing temples out of frustration or irritation” . . . or as “exhausted.”