Meaning
Huge, glossy eyes on the edge of tears, eyebrows tilted up and a small wobbly mouth: the classic puppy-dog look. It begs, pleads and melts hearts, and it can also show being deeply touched by something sweet.
It is often used to ask for a favor in a cute way: “Can you save me a slice of cake 🥺” It also reacts to wholesome posts, like a kitten falling asleep. Because it combines sadness and cuteness, it can feel manipulative if used to pressure someone, and it may read as too childish in formal requests.