Smiling Face With Tear on Snapchat

What it signals here

friend system usage

Sent to best friends after venting or sharing something emotionally heavy with a light touch.

streak use

Occasionally used as a streak emoji to signal a 'we're holding on' vibe in a friendship that has grown complicated.

story meaning

Snaps captioned with this emoji usually indicate a day that was emotionally draining but the person is still standing.

snap context

Sent in response to a heartfelt snap or when receiving good news that also triggers unexpected sadness.

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