Where it comes from
The slash / and full-width backslash ＼ are two hands covering the eyes, with a small ω mouth peeking out below.
When to use it
Use it after an awkward moment, a sweet compliment, or a cringe memory. It is gentle and playful, best for casual chats.
Examples
- I waved at someone who wasn't waving at me (/ω＼)
- He said my cooking was the best (/ω＼)
Variants to copy
What it is made of
Every character in the face with its Unicode code point — handy if one shows up as a box on a friend's phone.
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U+0028left parenthesis/
U+002Fsolidusω
U+03C9greek small letter omega＼
U+FF3Cfullwidth reverse solidus)
U+0029right parenthesis