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Chaotic emojis in the workplace

5 emojis carry the “Chaotic” tag. Here is what each one means to Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z — and how risky it is to send at work.

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Risk 3/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Zany Face

Boomer / Gen X
Being exceptionally silly, wild, or crazy.
Millennial
Acting goofy, drinking, or having a wild night out.
Gen Z
Used to mask mental breakdown or describe unhinged, chaotic behavior.
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Risk 2/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Dizzy Face

Boomer / Gen X
Dizziness, sickness, or being knocked out.
Millennial
Overwhelmed, intoxicated, or spinning from too much information.
Gen Z
Absolute confusion or sensory overload.
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Risk 2/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Leg

Boomer / Gen X
A literal leg, running, or kicking.
Millennial
'Leg day' at the gym.
Gen Z
Used chaotically to signify kicking someone out.
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Risk 3/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Tooth

Boomer / Gen X
Dentistry, teeth, or a toothache.
Millennial
Going to the dentist or oral hygiene.
Gen Z
'Spilling teeth'; a chaotic threat of violence in jest.
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Risk 3/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Person Cartwheeling

Boomer / Gen X
Gymnastics, sports, or being active.
Millennial
Joy, flipping out, or acrobatics.
Gen Z
Cartwheeling away from consequences or into a hole.