TikTok Tears emoji

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Description

The [tears] emoji on TikTok is a custom emoticon that appears as a face with watery eyes and a trembling mouth when you type [tears] in square brackets. It conveys sadness, empathy, or a sense of overwhelming emotion. It's one of TikTok's 46 secret emojis that only display within the TikTok app.

How to use

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

example: That story hit me so hard [tears]

Meaning and usage

• express sadness: "[tears] That was heartbreaking" to highlight emotional moments
• show empathy: "[tears] I feel you" in response to relatable struggles
• emotional reaction: "[tears] This is so touching" for heartwarming content
• sympathy: "[tears] I'm so sorry" in supportive comments
• overwhelmed with emotion: "[tears] Too beautiful for words" for moving performances

Comparison to Unicode emojis

TikTok's [tears] differs from standard Unicode emojis like 😢 (crying face) or 😭 (loudly crying face). The TikTok version features a more cartoonish, simplified design with larger, glistening eyes and a softer, more expressive mouth. While Unicode emojis work across all platforms, [tears] is exclusive to TikTok and only displays within the app — outside TikTok, it shows as plain text.

Popular trends

The [tears] emoji appears in emotional storytelling, heartfelt tributes, and reaction videos to sad or touching content. Search "[tears]" on TikTok to see it in tearjerker compilations or empathetic responses to personal stories.

Creator tip

Pair [tears] with soft or emotional music to amplify heartfelt content. Use it in captions or comments to connect with viewers on a deeper level, but avoid overuse to maintain authenticity. Combine with other secret emojis like [loveface] for nuanced emotional storytelling.

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