ఠ౬ఠ
Lipsy
All meanings
"ఠ౬ఠ" is an emote commonly known as "Lipsy" or "Angry Face With Raised Eyebrow". It consists of a face with raised eyebrows and a frown, which conveys a sense of anger or disapproval. The emote originated in Japanese anime and manga culture and has since become popular in online communication, particularly in gaming communities.
In some rural communities, the ఠ౬ఠ face is a sign of respect, especially when a younger person raises their brow at an elder during a disagreement, showing they challenge without disrespect
On dating apps, the ఠ౬ఠ expression is used to signal compatibility with a more intellectually curious or independent-minded person, like dropping a hint that someone might be too much for others
Among teenage girls, the ఠ౬ఠ face is a go-to reaction when they hear about another friend's latest drama, as if to say, 'here we go again, but I'm not surprised
At work meetings, managers might use the ఠ౬ఠ look when they hear a suggestion they think is too obvious, but they don't want to shut the speaker down completely
In online gaming groups, the ఠ౬_ఠ face is a favorite for players who make a risky move without explaining it, letting teammates know they're being challenged but not fully trusted