Laughing emojis refer to the widespread use of the “ ” (Face with Tears of Joy) emoji, typically in response to funny content online or via text message. Whether the sender intends to portray ...

One emoji in particular seems to be a part of the generational divide, she added. The language app found that where previous ...

Stacy Thiru, 21, prefers the real crying emoji because it shows a more extreme emotion and feels more dramatic. She said she couldn't even find the laughing crying emoji on her iPhone's keyboard.

A similar emoji, called "Rolling on the Floor Laughing," is also no longer in vogue. When asked about that emoji over a video call, Thiru visibly grimaced. "I don't like that one," she said.

The “cry laughing” emoji has been my nemesis for as long as I can remember. Officially titled Face with Tears of Joy, it’s been tainted by years of misuse and overuse.

Seventeen-year-old Xavier Martin called the "laugh cry" emoji "bland" and said "not too many people" his age use it. Stacy Thiru, 21, prefers the real crying emoji because it shows a more extreme ...