Grinning Face With Sweat

A yellow face emoji with a big, closed-eye grin and a single drop of sweat on the forehead.

The Grinning Face With Sweat emoji is often used to convey relief after a stressful or tense moment, such as finishing a hard task, surviving a close call, or realizing something embarrassing. It can also express awkwardness, mild anxiety, or that “oops” feeling when things get uncomfortable.

This emoji walks the line between humor and discomfort—it’s not pure joy, but rather a nervous smile paired with sweaty relief or social tension.

Common meanings include:

• "Glad that's over" moments
• Realizing a mistake or dodging a tough situation
• Embarrassed laughter or trying to play something off

It's a go-to emoji when you're smiling through a stressful or awkward situation.