TikTok Awkward emoji

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Description

The [awkward] emoji on TikTok is a custom emoticon that appears as a uneasy face with a nervous smile and a sweat drop when you type [awkward] in square brackets. It conveys awkwardness, uneasiness, or a sense of discomfort. It's one of TikTok's 46 secret emojis that only display within the TikTok app.

How to use

Type [awkward] in any TikTok comment, caption, video description, or DM. It automatically converts to the emoji when posted.

example: That conversation was so weird [awkward]

Meaning and usage

• express awkwardness: "[awkward] That was cringe!" to highlight uncomfortable moments
• playful embarrassment: "[awkward] When you wave at the wrong person!" in relatable skits
• social discomfort: "[awkward] Elevator small talk" for everyday uneasy situations
• reaction to fails: "[awkward] Epic dance fail!" in funny videos
• self-deprecation: "[awkward] Me trying to flirt"

Comparison to Unicode emojis

TikTok's [awkward] differs from standard Unicode emojis like 😅 (grinning face with sweat) or 😬 (grimacing face). The TikTok version features a more cartoonish, dumpling-style design with softer features, a nervous smile, and a prominent sweat drop for emphasis. While Unicode emojis work across all platforms, [awkward] is exclusive to TikTok and only displays within the app — outside TikTok, it shows as plain text.

Popular trends

The [awkward] emoji appears in cringe compilations, relatable fails, social anxiety stories, and comedy skits. Search "[awkward]" on TikTok to see it in awkward moment recaps and humorous content.

Creator tip

Pair [awkward] with comedic sounds for relatable content. Use it in thumbnails to evoke curiosity or in duets responding to cringe moments. Combine with other secret emojis like [shy] for nuanced storytelling without overusing it.

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