Laughing emojis refer to the widespread use of the “ ” (Face with Tears of Joy) emoji, typically in response to funny content online or via text message. Whether the sender intends to portray ...

Stacy Thiru, 21, prefers the real crying emoji because it shows a more extreme emotion and feels more dramatic. She said she couldn't even find the laughing crying emoji on her iPhone's keyboard.

The emoji in question has become a lightning rod of generational tension, its meaning apparently having evolved. What once universally represented "I'm laughing so hard I'm crying," is now ...

Gmail emoji reactions below an email (left) and the "add emoji" bar on the right. Google Finally, the feature everyone has been asking for: Gmail 👏 emoji 👏 reactions 👏.