Eyes

A pair of wide open eyes looking slightly to the side, with pupils focused in the same direction.

The 👀 Eyes emoji is used to express looking, watching, noticing, or paying attention. It’s commonly seen in contexts like gossip, suspense, surprise, or keeping an eye on something interesting.

It’s especially popular online for reacting to drama, secrets being revealed, or signaling curiosity. Among younger users, it often means “I’m watching,” “I see what you did,” or “👀 this is getting good.”

It’s also frequently paired with other emojis (like 🍿, 🧠, or 🫢) to amplify narrative or mood.