Overview
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Interpretation
Overall feeling
(°ㅂ°╬) is a classic "small but intense" angry kaomoji. It looks like a chibi character who is clearly upset but still cute and a bit funny. The round eyes show strong focus, the ㅂ-shaped mouth looks like a tight pout, and the anger mark on the side makes it feel like steam is about to come out of their head. Emotionally, it is closer to sulking, fuming, or playful rage than truly explosive anger.
You can think of this kaomoji as the moment when someone says "I am mad!" but you can tell they are also a little embarrassed or just being dramatic. It works very well when you want to complain, grumble, or show that your patience is running low, while still keeping the tone light and non-threatening.
Visual breakdown
- The outer ( and ) act as the face outline, framing all the emotion inside a small round head.
- The two ° symbols are big, round eyes. They create a wide-eyed stare that feels intense and a bit stiff, like the character is frozen in angry focus.
- The ㅂ in the middle acts as the mouth. In many emoticons it represents a tight, rectangular pout, as if the lips are pressed together in frustration, or the person is holding back words.
- The ╬ on the side is a classic manga-style anger vein mark. It implies pulsing irritation, frustration building up, and a sense that the character is "about to blow".
Together, these parts form a compact expression: round eyes + pout + anger vein. The result is not a terrifying rage monster, but a stubborn, sulky, and slightly comedic angry face.
Emotional nuance and typical usage
(°ㅂ°╬) is great for situations where:
- You feel annoyed by something small but still want to exaggerate your reaction for humor.
- A friend did something silly or forgot something important, and you want to "pretend" to be mad.
- You are ranting about a game, homework, work task, or daily inconvenience in a joking way.
- You want to express pouting, tsundere-style reactions, or light-handed scolding.
It is less suitable for serious conflicts or real anger. In those cases, this kaomoji can make your message feel like you are not taking the problem seriously. But in casual chats, group conversations, comments, and memes, it works very well as a cute, irritated reaction that says "I am angry at you… but also a little bit cute about it."
Usage guide
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How to use this kaomoji
(°ㅂ°╬) is ideal when you want to show that you are annoyed, pouting, or lightly raging, but still in a cute and playful way. It carries clear anger through the vein mark, yet the round eyes and ㅂ pout make the tone feel more like sulking than attacking. Use it when you want others to see that you care about something, but you are not actually trying to start a fight.
When to use
- When a close friend is late again or cancels at the last moment and you want to "complain" in a soft, joking way.
- After losing a game because of a silly mistake, lag, or trolling teammate and you want to vent while still laughing.
- When someone forgets a promise, small favor, or detail that matters to you, and you want to send a tiny warning shot.
- In playful arguments or teasing exchanges where everyone understands that the anger is half-act, half-real.
- As a reaction to irritating but harmless things like spoilers, noisy neighbors, or chores added at the last minute.
Example mini lines
- "You forgot my snack again (°ㅂ°╬)"
- "Lag right in the final round, of course (°ㅂ°╬)"
- "You saw the message and still ignored me (°ㅂ°╬)"
Tips and notes
- This kaomoji works best with people who know your sense of humor; strangers might not catch the playful part and only see anger.
- It is strong enough to show dissatisfaction, but not obscene, so it is safer than rude gestures in most casual spaces.
- Avoid using it in professional emails, serious feedback, or sensitive discussions where a neutral tone is more appropriate.
- If you want to soften it further, you can pair it with light wording like "lol", "jk", or a heart; if you want to emphasize the anger, you can use all caps or exclamation marks around it.
Usage examples
Real conversation samples that feature this kaomoji.
Example 1
Example 2