Sleepy Face

A yellow face with closed eyes and a snot bubble coming from the nose, a classic anime-style symbol of sleep.

The Sleepy Face emoji indicates tiredness, drowsiness, or the need for rest. It's often confused with the Sleeping Face (😴), but the iconic snot bubble in 😪 is a visual cue borrowed from Japanese comics to symbolize deep sleep.

Despite the name, it’s often used to represent being exhausted or mentally drained rather than literally asleep. It’s commonly used when you're running on empty, after a long day, or when something is so dull it's making you sleepy.

This emoji may also appear in more lighthearted contexts, such as playfully indicating boredom or overexertion.