[scream]
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Description
The [scream] emoji on TikTok is a custom
emoticon that appears as a blue face grabbing its sides with wide eyes
and open mouth when you type [scream] in square brackets.
It conveys fear, horror, or a sense of shock. It's
one of TikTok's 46 secret emojis that
only display within the TikTok app.
How to use
Type [scream] in any TikTok comment, caption, video
description, or DM. It automatically converts to the emoji when posted.
example: That jump scare got me [scream]
Meaning and usage
- express fear: "
[scream]Terrified right now!" to highlight scary moments - shock reaction: "
[scream]Unbelievable twist!" in story videos - horror vibe: "
[scream]Ghost stories time" for spooky content - dramatic surprise: "
[scream]What a revelation!" in reaction clips - playful horror: "
[scream]Boo! Gotcha"
Comparison to Unicode emojis
TikTok's [scream] differs from standard Unicode emojis like 😱
(face screaming in fear). The TikTok version features a more cartoonish,
simplified design with blue tones, hands grabbing sides, wide eyes, open
mouth, and vibrant emphasis. While Unicode emojis work across all platforms,
[scream] is exclusive to TikTok and only displays within the
app — outside TikTok, it shows as plain text.
Popular trends
The [scream] emoji appears in horror movie reactions, jump
scare challenges, spooky storytelling, and shock videos. Search
"[scream]" on TikTok to see it in fear compilations and
thrilling content.
Creator tip
Pair [scream] with eerie sounds for horror content. Use it in
thumbnails to build suspense or in duets responding to scares. Combine with
other secret emojis like [astonish] for dynamic storytelling without
overusing it.
Other TikTok emojis
Looking for more TikTok emojis? Check out the full list of TikTok emojis. Here are some popular ones:
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[smileface]Smile faceA face with a broad smile and open eyes, indicating joy or positivity.
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[speechless]SpeechlessA face with a closed mouth, expressing astonishment or being at a loss for words.
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[stun]StunA face with a shocked expression, indicating being stunned or amazed.
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[sulk]SulkA face with a pout and furrowed brows, conveying displeasure or annoyance.
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[surprised]SurprisedA face with wide eyes and an open mouth, expressing astonishment or amazement.
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[tears]TearsA face with tears streaming down, indicating sadness or emotional pain.
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[shout]ShoutA purple face with an open mouth and fangs, expressing frustration or anger.
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[slap]SlapA face with a red slap mark on the cheek, suggesting shock or being called out.
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[smile]SmileA face with a simple smile, conveying happiness or friendliness.