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Money-Mouth Face

MUH-nee mouth fays
Unicode: 1F911
Added: 1.0
Category: Smileys & Emotion
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Definitions

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Emotion Β· Excitement Very Common
Expresses excitement about money, wealth, or financial gain. Shows a face with dollar signs for eyes and a banknote sticking out of the mouth like a tongue.
Used to celebrate financial success, express desire for wealth, or indicate lucrative opportunities.
Just got my tax refund! πŸ€‘
Personal message
When the client finally pays their invoice πŸ€‘
Work chat
New side hustle is bringing in serious cash πŸ€‘
Social media post
Symbolizes capitalism and materialism in digital culture. Often used humorously rather than to express actual greed.
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Business Β· Commerce Common
Indicates a profitable business opportunity, good deal, or money-making venture. Suggests financial benefit or economic advantage.
Popular in business contexts, sales, entrepreneurship discussions, and investment communities.
This investment opportunity is πŸ€‘
Financial advice
40% off everything in store today πŸ€‘
Retail marketing
Reflects hustle culture and the gig economy. Often used in contexts promoting financial opportunities.

Evolution Timeline

2015
Introduced in Unicode 8.0 as part of a set of face emojis reflecting various emotional states.
Growing digital discussions about money and finance.
2017
Gained popularity with the rise of cryptocurrency discussions and Bitcoin's surge in value.
Cryptocurrency boom created new contexts for expressing financial excitement.
2020
Usage spiked during pandemic-era stimulus payments and the rise of retail investing.
Government stimulus checks and the GameStop stock phenomenon.
2022
Became associated with side hustles and gig economy as inflation concerns grew globally.
Economic uncertainty and the growth of multiple income streams.

Cultural Context

Represents the intersection of emotion and capitalism. Reflects how financial success has become deeply tied to personal identity and happiness in modern society.
Often used metaphorically to indicate any type of gain, not just monetary (e.g., 'feeling rich in time' or 'rich in friendship').
Younger users employ it more ironically, often to highlight economic struggles rather than actual wealth, while older users tend to use it more literally.
Gained prominence with the rise of fintech apps, cryptocurrency, and online investment platforms that gamified financial activities.
In countries with high economic inequality, this emoji can carry political undertones about wealth disparity and economic opportunity.

Regional Variations

Australia Often used in gambling contexts and discussions about property investments or mining booms.
United Kingdom Used more ironically or sarcastically than in the US. Often accompanies discussions about the cost of living or unexpected windfalls.
United States Heavily associated with entrepreneurship and hustle culture. Often used in contexts promoting side gigs and financial independence.

Generational Usage

Gen_X: Used more literally to indicate actual financial gain. Common in family chats about good deals or savings.
Gen_Z: Used ironically to highlight financial struggles or sarcastically about minimal gains. Popular on TikTok for content about side hustles and financial tips.
Older: Less frequently used but appearing more in contexts of retirement planning, inheritance discussions, or lottery fantasies.
Millennials: Commonly used for celebrating payday, debt reduction, or investment gains. Appears in workplace chats about raises or bonuses.

Common Combinations

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Extreme wealth or financial success. Emphasizes making or having lots of money.
Common in discussions about financial goals, lottery wins, or high-paying jobs.
πŸ€‘πŸ’Έ
Money flowing in or cash coming your way. Suggests active income or spending.
Used when discussing payday, bonuses, or sudden windfalls.
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Growing wealth or profitable investments. Indicates financial growth.
Popular in investment communities, cryptocurrency discussions, and business contexts.
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Gambling winnings or taking financial risks that pay off.
Used for lottery wins, casino success, or risky investments with big returns.
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Gratitude for financial blessing or hoping/praying for money.
Often used when receiving unexpected money or hoping for financial improvement.

Related Emojis

πŸ’° Money bag, represents wealth in physical form πŸ’΅ Dollar bill, directly relates to the banknote in the emoji's mouth πŸ’Έ Flying money, often used in similar contexts about spending or receiving cash 🀩 Star-struck face, shares excitement emotion but for different reasons πŸ“ˆ Chart increasing, often paired with money-mouth face for financial growth