🥹 face holding back tears Emoji - Copy & Paste Free

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What Does the 🥹 face holding back tears Emoji Mean?

Una cara amarilla con ojos muy abiertos y brillantes y una sonrisa contenida que tiembla. Representa aguantar las lágrimas de alegría, estar profundamente conmovido o una gratitud abrumadora. La cara de quien intenta no llorar de felicidad.

At a Glance

Name	🥹 face holding back tears
Unicode Codepoint	`U+1F979`
Category	Smileys & Emotion
Introduced	Unicode 14.0 · iOS 15.4+
Also Known As	face_holding_back_tears

Last updated: September 2026

face holding back tears on Different Platforms

This emoji may look different across platforms. Here is how face holding back tears emoji appears on popular platforms:

Download this emoji as a free PNG image, no sign-up. The PNG link appears under the open-licensed sets (Google, Twitter/X and OpenMoji).

Apple

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Samsung

Twitter / XPNG

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Microsoft

About face holding back tears Emoji

Usage: Se usa cuando algo es tan dulce, tierno o emocionalmente impactante que te deja sin palabras. Muy popular para contenido entrañable.

Añadido en Unicode 14.0 en 2021, convirtiéndose rápidamente en un favorito para expresar estar profundamente emocionado.

What Does the 🥹 face holding back tears Emoji Mean?

The 🥹 emoji is part of the Smileys & Emotion category. It is commonly used in digital communication to visually represent face holding back tears.

First introduced in Unicode 14.0, this emoji has become a staple in everyday messaging across platforms including iOS, Android, WhatsApp, and social media.

You may also find this emoji by searching for its alternative names: face_holding_back_tears.

Word Associations

People often pair the 🥹 face holding back tears emoji with these words and ideas:

emotional

proud

touched

face holding back tears

face holding back tears Emoji in Other Languages

How to say the 🥹 face holding back tears emoji name around the world:

English	🥹face holding back tears
Español	🥹cara conteniendo lágrimas
Français	🥹visage retenant ses larmes
Deutsch	🥹Gesicht das Tränen zurückhält
日本語	🥹涙をこらえる顔
中文	🥹忍住眼泪的脸
हिन्दी	🥹आँसू रोकता चेहरा
العربية	🥹وجه يكبح الدموع

Emoji names are based on the Unicode CLDR short names for each language.

When to Use 🥹 face holding back tears Emoji

Use the 🥹 face holding back tears emoji:

when discussing emotional
when discussing proud
when discussing touched

Platform Support

This emoji is supported on iOS 15.4+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major social media platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, and TikTok.

How to Copy 🥹

Simply click the "Copy" button above to copy 🥹 face holding back tears emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents. Works on all devices and platforms!

Technical Details

Use these code snippets to add the 🥹 face holding back tears emoji in your projects:

Unicode

U+1F979

HTML Entity

🥹

HTML Hex

🥹

CSS

content: '\1F979';

JavaScript / TypeScript

"\u{1F979}"

Python

"\U0001F979"

Java / Kotlin

"\uD83E\uDD79"

C# / .NET

"\uD83E\uDD79"

PHP

"\u{1F979}"

Ruby

"\u{1F979}"

Use these codes to insert the face holding back tears emoji in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Perfect for web developers and designers.

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🥹 face holding back tears Emoji in Real Chats

Here's how people use the 🥹 face holding back tears emoji in everyday messages, captions and comments:

“face holding back tears? Say less 🥹”: a quick reaction that works in any DM or group chat.
“This is such a emotional moment 🥹”: perfect for texts, Stories and captions.
“🥹🥹🥹”: stack the face holding back tears emoji for extra emphasis and vibes.

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🥹 Usage Examples

Here are some practical ways to use the 🥹 face holding back tears emoji in your messages:

"Just finished my workout! 🥹" - expressing emotional
"Looking forward to the weekend 🥹" - showing proud
"That was amazing 🥹" - reacting to touched

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 🥹 face holding back tears emoji mean?

The 🥹 face holding back tears emoji is commonly used to express emotional, proud, touched. It belongs to the Smileys & Emotion category and can be used in various digital communications across WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Discord, and other platforms.

How do I copy the 🥹 emoji?

To copy the 🥹 face holding back tears emoji, simply click the 'Copy' button above. The emoji will be copied to your clipboard and you can paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents.

What platforms support the face holding back tears emoji?

The 🥹 face holding back tears emoji is supported on iOS 15.4+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat. It was introduced in Unicode 14.0.

What are alternative names for 🥹?

The 🥹 emoji is also known as: face_holding_back_tears. These alternative names can help you find this emoji when searching.

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