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🤡🤡 Clown Face Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F921
Emoji representing a clown face.
Released in The 🤡 Clown Face emoji was released as part of Unicode 9.0 in June 2016 and added to Emoji 3.0 the same year.
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Meaning and Interpretation
"The 🤡 Clown Face emoji is widely used to represent anything that is perceived as foolish, playful, or absurd. It depicts a traditional clown face with white makeup, a red nose, exaggerated smiling mouth, and curly hair. Additionally, it can carry a sarcastic tone and be used to mock someone for behaving like a clown or acting foolishly."
Symbolism
- Foolishness: Often used to imply that someone is acting like a fool or being silly.
- Humor: Represents comedic performances or lighthearted joking.
- Deception: Can symbolize people pretending to be something they are not or engaging in trickery.
Common Usage Scenarios
- When you want to poke fun at yourself or someone else for making a mistake.
- To downplay a joke that may have seemed awkward or silly.
- During scary or eerie conversations, where clowns are portrayed as something sinister.
Usage Examples in Conversation
I totally messed up today at work... 🤡
You seriously thought that was a good idea? 🤡
Here comes the Monday meetings again 🤡
I’m literally a clown for thinking that was going to work out 🤡
Just watched a horror movie... clowns are SO creepy. 🤡
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Avoid using it in professional settings, as it may come across as too casual or insulting.
- Be mindful of people with a fear of clowns, as this emoji may trigger discomfort.
- Don't overuse 🤡 in a conversation — it could lose its comedic or ironic effect.
Related Emojis
🤣 Rolling on the Floor Laughing
Represents rolling on the floor with laughter, typically for something incredibly funny.
🎭 Performing Arts
Represents theater and dramatic arts. It’s also linked with masks, symbolizing actors or changing appearances.