Exploding head emoji meaning

The exploding head emoji shows a face with wide eyes, an open mouth, and the top of the head bursting outward, as if exploding. This emoji represents feelings of extreme shock, surprise, or amazement. It is often used when someone experiences a moment of revelation or learning something so unexpected that it leaves them speechless. People also use it to illustrate being overwhelmed by information or emotions. This emoji is commonly associated with moments of awe or when something feels mind-blowing. It has become a fun way to express intense reactions in digital conversations, making it a popular choice for both casual chats and sharing surprising news.

The exploding head emoji is also known as Shocked Emoji.

The exploding head emoji was approved in Unicode 10.0 and added in Emoji 5.0, see related proposal L2/16313