What Does the 🗿 Stone Face Emoji Mean?

Curious about the 🗿 (moai) emoji? Also known as the stone face emoji, the 🗿 (moai) emoji has recently become more popular amongst TikTok users and K-Pop fans. If you’re interested in the whys and hows of this mysterious emoji, you’ve come to the right place! Keep reading for a comprehensive guide on what the stone face emoji means and how you can use it.

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What does the 🗿 (moai) emoji mean on TikTok?

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    On TikTok, the 🗿 conveys a deadpan expression. The popular video-sharing app has turned this emoji into a symbol for a dry tone of voice. For example, you may see someone add a 🗿 to the end of their message if they’re feeling particularly annoyed.
    • “Well, that was stupid 🗿”
    • “Hah! Nice try 🗿”
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How do you use the 🗿 (moai) emoji on TikTok?

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    Comment a 🗿 when you’re not amused with someone’s video. By placing the stone face emoji at the end of a message, you’re saying in a dry and deadpan tone, “I’m annoyed and over it.” You can also just comment a series of 🗿 if you’re too annoyed to care.
    • “Wow. You’re such a genius 🗿”
    • “Does anyone even like Mondays? 🗿🙄”
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🗿 (Moai) Emoji Meanings

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    The 🗿 implies mystery. The moai statues on Easter Island are that of legend, and the 🗿 is no different. Some people will use the 🗿 when they are being secretive or are hinting at a conspiracy theory.
    • “Common sense still remains a mystery 🗿”
    • “Did you hear the theory of how aliens built the world's great wonders? 🗿🗻👽”
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    The 🗿 is a symbol of spiritual strength. The giant statues of Easter Island are immovable, making the 🗿 a perfect representation of determination. You might see this emoji used to reference resilience, perseverance, spirituality, and power.[1]
    • “I’m keeping my ground no matter what! 🗿”
    • “Feeling at one with my higher self today 🗿🧘”
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    A 🗿 represents the statues on Easter Island. Because of this, people often use the stone face emoji when they’re talking about traveling or going to a historical destination. You may see a 🗿 when a museum talks about ancient history or when a friend has gone on a recent vacation.[2]
    • “Did you see the 🗿 when you went to Easter Island? I’m going to be so jealous if you did!”
    • “The history in this museum is unreal 🗿🤯”
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    The 🗿 is widely used in association with K-pop. Fans of BTS and other Korean pop groups will often use a stone face emoji in posts about their favorite singers. The exact meaning of this use is unknown; however, the mystery the 🗿 symbolizes could be used to represent the mystery of these groups.
    • “I ❤️ BTS! 🗿😭🌷”
    • “Joon is such a meme 🗿🗿”
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    A 🗿 can be a representation of a face. Above all else, the moai statues are extremely large faces. Because of this, some people may use the 🗿 when they’re talking about the “face” of something.
    • “Did you see her 🗿?? She was GORGEOUS!”
    • “They need a new face for the label, so it makes sense why they signed him 🗿🎵🤷”
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How to Use the 🗿 (Moai) Emoji

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    When you’re feeling mysterious: Add a 🗿 to a curious message. Pairing this emoji with a 🤫 or 🤨 says, “I have a secret” or, “There’s something deeper to this.”
    • “I overheard in the lounge that Karen got Jill fired 🗿🤫”
    • “This Mandela Effect is messing with my head, bro. What else is the world hiding? 🗿🤨”
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    When you’re feeling spiritually strong: Use a 🗿 when you feel the most powerful. The moai statues on Easter Island represent the spirits of powerful chiefs and ancestors.[3] Their emoji look-alike conveys the spiritual power and reign the leaders once had, so add a 🗿 to a message for extra strength and spiritual guidance.
    • “Nothing’s going to hold me back 🗿💪”
    • “My breath will guide me through this…and I know you will too 🗿😊”
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    When you’re going on a historical trip: Toss a 🗿 into a message talking about a vacation or field trip. You can use the stone face emoji to say you learned about ancient history or even the moai statues themselves.
    • “We went to the Smithsonian today, and I learned WAY more than what Night at the Museum taught me 😂🦖🗿”
    • “I’m going to Easter Island this summer! Can you believe it! I’ll get to see the 🗿 in person! 😆”
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    When you’re BTS fan: If “Dynamite” makes you swoon, add a 🗿 to your latest BTS related tweet. This mysterious stone face will puzzle anyone who isn’t a part of the BTS Army, so don’t be afraid to toss it in the most unlikely of places! Put a stone face emoji next to your Twitter handle, or use it alongside a BTS hashtag.
    • “BTS 💜 Army 🗿”
    • “#BTS #ARMY #jimin #namjoon 🗿💜🐥🐨”
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    When you’re referring to the “face” of something: The 🗿 is inevitably an anonymous face. You can use this emoji to replace the word “face” or when discussing something or someone’s face.[4]
    • “Did you see my 🗿? I was as shocked as you!”
    • “We’re looking for a new face for the brand…Would you be interested? 🗿”
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References

  1. ↑ https://www.emojiall.com/en/emoji/🗿
  2. ↑ https://yaytext.com/emoji/moai/
  3. ↑ https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/easter/civilization/giants.html
  4. ↑ https://whatemoji.org/moai/

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Aly Rusciano
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Aly Rusciano. Aly Rusciano is a Creative Writer based outside of Nashville, Tennessee. She has over ten years of experience in creative, academic, and professional writing. Aly’s writing has been nationally recognized in the Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle and featured in Blue Marble Review, The Sunshine Review, PopMatters, and Cathartic Literary Magazine. She graduated from The University of Tennessee at Martin with a BA in English, focusing in Creative Writing and minoring in Theatre. This article has been viewed 98,764 times.
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