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Wind Face
wind feys
Definitions
1
Weather · Nature
uncommon
A face blowing air or wind, depicted as a gray or blue face with puffed cheeks and pursed lips, emitting visible air or wind.
Used to represent wind, air, breath, or the act of blowing. Often appears in weather contexts or to show exhalation.
It's so windy today! 🌬️ I can barely walk against it.
Weather discussion on messaging apps
Just finished my run and I'm 🌬️ trying to catch my breath!
Fitness updates on social media
Represents both natural wind phenomena and human breath/blowing actions, bridging nature and human expression.
2
Actions · Expression
uncommon
Represents the action of blowing on something, such as blowing out candles, cooling hot food, or creating a gentle breeze.
Used metaphorically to show effort, exertion, or the act of cooling something down.
Let me 🌬️ cool down your soup before you try it.
Casual conversation on messaging apps
Often used playfully to represent blowing kisses, blowing away problems, or cooling emotions.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Introduction in Unicode 9.0 as a weather-related emoji representing wind.
Expansion of weather and nature emoji sets.
2018
Usage expanded to represent human breathing and exhalation, particularly in fitness contexts.
Growth of fitness tracking and social media workout sharing.
Cultural Context
The wind face emoji bridges literal weather representation and metaphorical human actions, showing how digital communication blends natural phenomena with human expression.
One of the less frequently used weather emojis, with higher usage during extreme weather events or seasonal transitions.
More commonly used in regions with notable wind patterns like coastal areas, plains states in the US, and the UK's notoriously windy climate.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often used to reference the famously windy British weather, particularly in coastal areas.
United States
Often used in weather contexts and in expressions about 'blowing away' problems or stress.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used literally for weather updates or to indicate cooling something down. Less metaphorical usage.
Gen_Z: Used playfully in memes about 'blowing away' problems or in weather-related TikTok trends. Sometimes used to indicate being out of breath.
Older: Limited usage, mostly in straightforward weather contexts or to indicate wind-related problems.
Millennials: Used practically in weather discussions and metaphorically to represent effort or exertion, especially in fitness contexts.
Common Combinations
🌬️❄️
Cold wind, winter breeze, or chilly weather conditions.
Common in weather updates during winter months or to express feeling cold.
🌬️🍃
Wind blowing leaves or gentle breeze in nature.
Used to describe autumn weather or peaceful natural settings.
🌬️🕯️
Blowing out candles, making a wish, or celebration.
Used for birthdays or spiritual contexts like meditation.
🌬️🌊
Wind creating waves, stormy weather, or coastal conditions.
Used in surf reports, beach updates, or storm warnings.