Lying face emoji 🤥
🤥 is the lying face: a worried-looking smiley with a long Pinocchio nose. It means “that’s a lie” — calling someone out, or admitting a fib of your own (“I’m five…
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What the lying face 🤥 emoji means
🤥 is the lying face: a worried-looking smiley with a long Pinocchio nose. It means “that’s a lie” — calling someone out, or admitting a fib of your own (“I’m five minutes away 🤥”). Added in Emoji 3.0 (2016), it competes with 🧢 billed cap, the slang “cap” for a lie covered on the slang emoji guide; 🤥 is the literal one, 🧢 the cooler one. It is almost always light-hearted: for a serious accusation people spell it out.
Unicode name: lying face · U+1F925 · Emoji 3.0 (2016) · group: Smileys & Emotion.
How people use it
- Calling a lie: replying to an excuse
- Owning a fib: white lies about being on time or on a diet
- Pinocchio references: the story, the film
- Sarcasm: after an obviously false statement
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| lying faceU+1F925 | A lie — the Pinocchio nose | |
| billed capU+1F9E2 | “Cap” = lie, slang | |
| face with rolling eyesU+1F644 | Yeah, right | |
| smirking faceU+1F60F | Knowing, sly | |
| shushing faceU+1F92B | Keep it quiet |
The liar emoji 🤥
The liar emoji is a common name for the lying face 🤥. Its long nose is a direct reference to Pinocchio, whose nose grew with every lie he told. The combination of that nose and the face’s uneasy look makes it perfect for admitting small fibs or calling out obvious untruths in a playful way.
In messages, the liar emoji often follows a confession or a cheeky excuse. “I’ll be there in ten minutes 🤥” works because the sender is joking about being late. It is rarely used for serious deception; a red flag emoji can signal a more serious warning.
Signalling that something is false
When you want to mark a claim as false, 🤥 is the clearest choice because of its long Pinocchio nose. Other emojis can add nuance: the 🤫 shushing face hints at a secret, while the 🙄 face with rolling eyes reacts to an obvious falsehood. If you want to joke about a physical nose, the 👃 nose emoji can complete the picture.
Because every emoji is a real, standardised character, using one to mark something as false is always a playful act. 🤥 works well for that purpose, especially in light-hearted contexts. It is more playful than writing “that’s a lie”, and it keeps the tone friendly.
Questions people ask
What does 🤥 mean?
That someone is lying, or that you are telling a small lie yourself. The long nose is Pinocchio’s.
What is the difference between 🤥 and 🧢?
🤥 says “lie” literally; 🧢 is the slang “cap”, meaning the same thing in a Gen Z register. “No 🧢” means “no lie”.
What does 🤥 mean from a guy?
He is joking about a fib — his own or yours. It is rarely a real accusation.
Which emoji should I use to say something is untrue?
The lying face 🤥 is the clearest choice, thanks to its Pinocchio-style nose. It signals that something is false or a joke. Other skeptical faces like 🙄 and 🤫 can add context.
Is 🤥 the fake emoji?
🤥 often stands in for anything fake or untrue. People use it to label a story, excuse or photo as false, or to joke about themselves being fake in a playful way. It works for both serious and light-hearted callouts.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
