Laughing Emoji

Copy and paste laughing emojis including 😂 😂 ðŸĪĢ ðŸ˜† 😄. Learn what each laughing emoji means and how they differ from one another.

Copy Laughing Emoji

Laughing Emoji

U+1F602

All Laughing Emoji Variations

Copy Individual Variations

Laughing emoji variations with copy buttons
EmojiNameCopy
Face with Tears of Joy
Rolling on the Floor Laughing
Grinning Squinting Face
Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes
Grinning Face with Big Eyes
Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes
Cat with Tears of Joy
Face with Hand Over Mouth
Smirking Face
Squinting Face with Tongue
Zany Face
Winking Face with Tongue
Grinning Face
Upside-Down Face
Grinning Face with Sweat

What Does the Laughing Emoji Mean?

The 😂 Face with Tears of Joy is the most used emoji in the world, expressing uncontrollable laughter or that something is extremely funny — so funny it makes you cry. ðŸĪĢ ROFL (Rolling on the Floor Laughing) takes it a step further, implying you are literally on the floor from laughter. 😆 and 😄 are more general expressions of happiness and amusement. These emojis replaced and extended text-based laughter expressions like 'lol,' 'lmao,' and 'rofl.'

How to Type

Instructions for typing this symbol on different platforms
PlatformMethod / Code
WindowsPress Win + . to open the emoji picker on Windows 10/11 and search for 'laughing' or 'joy'.
Mac / iOSPress Control + Command + Space to open the emoji picker, then search for 'laugh'.
HTML Entity<code>&amp;#128514;</code> for 😂 or <code>&amp;#129315;</code> for ðŸĪĢ
UnicodeU+1F602 (😂), U+1F923 (ðŸĪĢ), U+1F606 (😆), U+1F604 (😄)

Platform Compatibility

The Laughing emoji is supported on the following platforms:

  • iOS
  • Android
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Twitter/X
  • Facebook
  • WhatsApp
  • Instagram
  • Discord
  • Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most used emoji in the world?

😂 Face with Tears of Joy has consistently ranked as the most used emoji globally across platforms including Twitter/X, WhatsApp, and iMessage.

What is the difference between 😂 and ðŸĪĢ?

😂 means something is so funny it made you cry laughing. ðŸĪĢ (ROFL) implies even more extreme laughter — the kind that would knock you off your feet. In practice, many people use them interchangeably.

Is 😂 becoming uncool?

Some younger users (particularly Gen Z) have shifted away from 😂 in favor of 💀 (skull) or 😭 (loudly crying face) to express laughter, viewing 😂 as a 'millennial' emoji. However, it remains the globally most-sent emoji by volume.

What does 😅 mean versus 😂?

😅 (Grinning Face with Sweat) expresses nervous laughter or relief — laughing about something awkward or uncomfortable. 😂 is pure, joyful laughter without the nervous undertone.