-_-

What Does -_- Mean?

-_- is an emoticon which has a number of meanings, including "Annoyed," "Bored," and "Tired."

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When I write -_-, I mean this:

meaning of -_-

"Annoyed"

Summary of Key Points

First Definition of -_-

"Annoyed" is a common definition for the emoticon -_- on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
-_-
Definition:Annoyed
Type:Emoticon
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for -_-

"Bored" is another definition for -_-.
-_-
Definition:Bored
Type:Emoticon
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

-_- also means "Tired."
-_-
Definition:Tired
Type:Emoticon
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of -_- Used in a Text

-_-

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