melting face

This emoji expresses exhaustion and melting away in hot weather or difficult situations. It playfully depicts a state of depletion, like melting ice cream.

It is often used when tired at school or work, or exhausted by the summer heat. It's frequently used with friends to convey the feeling of being overwhelmed.

This emoji, newly introduced in 2022, is considered a witty representation of modern burnout. It gained popularity on social media, especially among Gen Z, as a way to empathize with stressful situations or feelings of apathy.

It is used not only to depict literal melting, but also to express psychological collapse in embarrassing or awkward situations. It's commonly used to express the Monday blues for office workers or exam stress for students.