16 Emojis You've Been Using All Wrong - Good Housekeeping

1 The Folded Hands. Emoji Meanings · 2 The Japanese Ogre. Emoji Meanings · 3 The "Disappointed But Relieved" Face. Emoji Meanings · 4 The "Shocked" ... 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