Grimacing face

This emoji is relatively popular, especially among younger generations. It is most commonly used on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. It is not considered a rude emoji, but rather a way to express feelings of embarrassment, anxiety, or awkwardness.

The history of this emoji dates back to 2010, when it was included in the Unicode 6.0 release. It was initially designed to represent a face with a grimace, but its meaning has since evolved to encompass more nuanced emotions. Over the years, the emoji has become increasingly popular, especially among younger generations who use it to express feelings of embarrassment, anxiety, or awkwardness.