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Last Updated: June 2, 2023Fact Checked
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- π Emoji Meanings |
- Uses |
- Responses |
- π Emoji vs. β€οΈβπ©Ή Emoji |
- Emoji Combinations
A π (broken heart) emoji might seem pretty straightforward, but do you know all the different ways to use it in texts and social media? Weβre here to show you! Below, weβve put together a complete guide to the π emoji, including its possible meanings, how to respond to it, and emojis that can be paired with it. Keep reading if youβre ready to learn all about the π emoji and how to incorporate it into your texting vocabulary going forward.
Things You Should Know
- The π (broken heart) emoji represents a broken heart, especially after a breakup or romantic rejection.
- The emoji can also symbolize missing someone you love and feeling sad or hurt about anything (beyond just romantic rejection).
- Use the π emoji when you need to vent about heartache (especially after a breakup) or tell someone you miss them a great deal.
Section 1 of 5:
What does the π emoji mean?
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The π emoji symbolizes heartache after rejection. When someone feels rejected by a person they lovedβwhether theyβre dealing with a bad breakup after years of dating or realizing that their crush is unrequitedβ they may feel totally brokenhearted by what happened. Including a π emoji in a text or social media message encapsulates that feeling of heartache.[1]
- βI canβt believe she left me πβ
- βItβs over between me and Mike. I donβt even know what to say. πβ
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The π emoji represents missing someone. In some cases, people use the π emoji to capture the heartache of being without someone important. A couple spending a few weeks apart due to work might send this emoji to one another, for example, to express their desire to be together.
- βMissing you so much today. ππ₯Ί Call me later?β
- βItβs only been a week, and I miss you more than I thought possible. πβ
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The π emoji also conveys an overall feeling of sadness. While heartbreak is the main reason someone feeling sad might use the π emoji, it can also express any sorrow, no matter the source. Whenever a person is feeling hurt, sad, helpless, or despairing, the π emoji can express those emotions.[2]
- βI lost my grandma a few years ago today. π It still hurts.β
- βI donβt know how to help my friend, and itβs awful. ππ Sheβs just so unhappy all the time.β
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Using the π Emoji
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Share your feelings post-breakup or rejection with the π emoji. When your heart is feeling bruised or broken because of a bad breakup, itβs only natural to confide in someone you trust. Use the π emoji to show them how the breakup made you feel. Plus, if youβre not sure what to say or how to verbalize your feelings, the emoji does a lot of the work for you.[3]
- βCan we talk? Chris and I broke up, and Iβm really feeling it. πβ
- βOne day the pain of this breakup will pass, but for now, I just feel heartbroken πβ
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Use the π emoji to tell a loved one you miss them. Itβs never a bad idea to tell someone you love that you miss themβit speaks volumes about how much you care. When you really miss a loved one, especially a significant other, send the π emoji to express the heartache of being without them (and tell them how much you want to see them again soon).
- βMissing you even more than usual today. ππ Hope youβre having a good trip!β
- βHow is it possible to miss someone this much? π I canβt wait to hold you again!β
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Emphasize how upset or sad youβre feeling with the π emoji. Whether you had a particularly bad day at work, youβre upset over arguing with a friend, or youβre struggling with the loss of a loved one, use the π emoji to convey the pain you feel inside. No matter why youβre sad, the π emoji can help express those feelings.
- βI lost my dog today. π I miss him so much it hurts.β
- βI had to talk to some really mean customers at work. They just made me feel so useless. πβ
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Responding to the π Emoji
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Console a friend or loved one after heartbreak or rejection. When someone you know is dealing with the pain of heartbreak, sending them a kind word can go a long way. You may not be able to fix their problem, but knowing someone is there for them may help them deal with their sadness. Empathize with them, and reassure them that everything will be okay in the end.
- βIβm so sorry to hear about the breakup. Want to talk about it some more? π«Άβ
- βOh no! If thereβs anything you need, Iβm here for you. Sending lots of love, my friend. β€οΈβ
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Let your loved one know you miss them, too. If your partner starts sending you sweet messages about how much they miss you, show them that you feel the same. Send a sweet βI miss youβ message and tell them that youβre counting down the days until you can see them again. If you both have time, a quick phone call or video call might also make you feel better!
- βI miss you too! Only 6 more days until weβre together again, darling. πβ
- βI miss you so much it drives me crazy! Iβm free for a call later if you are π₯°β€οΈβ
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Sympathize with someone feeling sad and ask if you can help at all. When someone messages you to vent about their feelings, no matter why theyβre feeling sad, listen to their troubles and show them some sympathy and compassion in return. Your kindness can absolutely have a positive impact and help them feel at least a little better.
- βThat sounds really tough. I hope you feel a little better soonβand, in the meantime, Iβm here for you. πβ
- βIβm sorry you have to deal with all that. Can I help at all? Even if you just need someone to text you a few funny memes, Iβm there. π«Άβ
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π Emoji vs. β€οΈβπ©Ή Emoji
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A β€οΈβπ©Ή (mending heart) conveys healing after having a broken heart. Using the π emoji typically signifies feeling heartbroken, and the β€οΈβπ©Ή emoji is a natural follow-up to that. Together, the emojis show a natural process of recovery. Many people use the β€οΈβπ©Ή emoji when they feel like their hearts are finally healing from whatever heartbreak or sadness they experienced in the past.[4] For example:
- In the wake of a bad breakup, a friend might text you something like, βIβm so heartbroken over Jenny πππβ
- Then, if you check in a few weeks after the breakup, they might text something like, βIt took a while, but Iβm finally starting to feel okay about the breakup. β€οΈβπ©Ήπβ
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Pairing π with Other Emojis
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Combine the π emoji with related emojis that symbolize sadness. There are plenty of other emojis in the ever-growing library that convey sadness, heartbreak, pain, and more. When you use the π emoji, try pairing it with another emoji to put extra emphasis on how youβre feeling. For example:
- Use the π and π₯Ί (pleading face) emojis to emphasize that youβre feeling emotional about a recent heartbreak.
- Use π and π (pensive face) to tell someone youβre feeling down or depressed about something.
- The π and π’ (crying face) signify crying due to heartache, so use them to show someone youβre currently shedding a tear.
- The π and π (loudly crying face) convey a lot of emotional painβuse them when youβre feeling especially upset.
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Glenn Carreau. Glenn Carreau is a wikiHow Staff Writer, currently based in Los Angeles. With over four years of experience writing for several online publications, she has covered topics ranging from world history to the entertainment industry. Glenn graduated with honors from Columbia College Chicago, earning a B.A. in Interactive Arts and Media and a minor in Professional Writing. Today, Glenn continues to feed her lifelong love of learning while serving wikiHow's many readers. This article has been viewed 30,322 times.
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