Dizzy face emoji ๐ต and face with spiral eyes ๐ตโ๐ซ
There are two dizzy faces. ๐ตโ๐ซ face with spiral eyes (Emoji 13.1, 2020) has swirls for eyes and a wobbly mouth: dizzy, hypnotised, overwhelmed, โmy head is spinningโโฆ
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What the dizzy face ๐ต and face with spiral eyes ๐ตโ๐ซ emoji means
There are two dizzy faces. ๐ตโ๐ซ face with spiral eyes (Emoji 13.1, 2020) has swirls for eyes and a wobbly mouth: dizzy, hypnotised, overwhelmed, โmy head is spinningโ after too much information or too little sleep. ๐ต face with crossed-out eyes is the older one (2010) with X eyes: knocked out, dead tired, โI canโtโ. Until 2020 the X-eyed face was drawn with spirals on many platforms and called dizzy face, which is why both are searched as the dizzy emoji. For tipsy dizziness use ๐ฅด woozy face; for confusion without the spin, the confused emoji guide.
Unicode name: face with crossed-out eyes ยท U+1F635 ยท Emoji 0.6 (original set) ยท group: Smileys & Emotion.
How people use it
- Dizzy or overwhelmed (๐ตโ๐ซ): information overload, spinning rides, chaos
- Hypnotised (๐ตโ๐ซ): mesmerised by something
- Knocked out (๐ต): exhausted, floored, โdeadโ
- Shock (๐ต): after a wild story
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| face with spiral eyesU+1F635 U+200D U+1F4AB | Dizzy, hypnotised, overwhelmed | |
| face with crossed-out eyesU+1F635 | Knocked out, X eyes | |
| woozy faceU+1F974 | Tipsy, flustered | |
| exploding headU+1F92F | Mind blown | |
| cycloneU+1F300 | The spiral on its own |
What ๐ต with X eyes means
The ๐ต face has X-shaped eyes, which read as someone knocked out, exhausted, or completely done with a situation. It can also suggest being overwhelmed by shock or disbelief.
A common reply to an absurd story is โIโm dead ๐ตโ or โThat killed me ๐ตโ. The X eyes make the expression feel more dramatic than a simple tired emoji. Use it when you feel mentally flattened rather than physically unwell.
Spiral eyes: dazed, hypnotised, or overwhelmed
The ๐ต๐ซ emoji uses spiral eyes to show a dazed or spaced-out state. It fits moments of confusion, mild distress, or feeling completely thrown off.
Spiral eyes are also classic cartoon shorthand for hypnosis, so the emoji works for being mesmerised or hypnotised. Unlike ๐ต, which shows a hard stop, ๐ต๐ซ suggests the head is still spinning. It is useful when you feel dizzy from information overload or a sudden surprise. The effect is more dazed than a complete shutdown.
Questions people ask
What does ๐ตโ๐ซ mean?
Dizzy, dazed or overwhelmed โ the spiral eyes show a spinning head. It is also used for being hypnotised or mesmerised.
What is the difference between ๐ต and ๐ตโ๐ซ?
๐ต has X-shaped eyes and means knocked out or dead tired; ๐ตโ๐ซ has spiral eyes and means dizzy or overwhelmed. Before 2020 several platforms drew ๐ต with spirals, so the two were merged in peopleโs minds.
Which emoji has spiral eyes?
๐ตโ๐ซ face with spiral eyes, a sequence of ๐ต and ๐ซ dizzy symbol joined with a ZWJ. Devices older than 2021 show it as two characters.
What is the smiley face with X eyes emoji?
It is the ๐ต dizzy face emoji, often called the X eyes emoji because of its X-shaped eyes. It means knocked out, exhausted, or โIโm deadโ.
Is there a crazy eyes emoji?
There is no official crazy eyes emoji, but ๐ต with its X-shaped eyes is often used for a wild or goofy expression. For more over-the-top looks, see the crazy emoji guide.
What does the spiral eyes emoji mean?
The ๐ต๐ซ emoji uses spiral eyes to show a dazed or hypnotised state. It works for feeling spaced out, overwhelmed, or spellbound.
Is there a hypno emoji?
There is no standalone hypno emoji, but ๐ต๐ซ with spiral eyes is the closest standard option for being hypnotised or mesmerised.
What is the squiggly face emoji?
The closest match is ๐ตโ๐ซ face with spiral eyes, whose swirling eyes can look squiggly. It can show dizziness, being hypnotised, or feeling overwhelmed.
What does XX eyes mean?
X-shaped eyes, as on ๐ต, usually suggest being knocked out or extremely tired. The emoji can also be used for shock or overwhelm.
Is there a disturbed emoji?
There is no emoji officially named โdisturbedโ, but ๐ตโ๐ซ with spiral eyes can read as disturbed, and ๐ต with X eyes can show shock or being overwhelmed.
What emoji means falling down or tripping?
There isnโt a specific falling-down emoji. ๐ต works for being knocked out or overwhelmed, and ๐ฅด woozy face suggests unsteadiness or tipsiness. ๐ตโ๐ซ can suggest disorientation.
About this guide
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