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🕵🏻🕵🏻 Detective Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F575 1F3FB
A detective investigating a mystery.
Released in First introduced in Unicode 7.0 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. With subsequent skin tone variations, such as 🕵🏻 indicating light skin tone, introduced in Emoji 3.0.
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Meaning and Interpretation
"The 🕵🏻 emoji represents a detective, spy, or investigator who is carefully observing or searching for clues. The detective is commonly seen in a trench coat, hat, and sometimes wearing sunglasses. 🕵🏻 specifically showcases a version with light skin tone."
Symbolism
- 🕵🏻 symbolizes investigation, observation, and solving mysteries.
- It can also represent secrecy and doing something covertly.
- The emoji can evoke curiosity, attention to detail, or someone working undercover.
Common Usage Scenarios
- When you’re teasing someone about snooping on others.
- In conversations about solving a mystery, either literal or figurative.
- To represent careful analysis, paying close attention to details, or being sneaky.
Usage Examples in Conversation
I heard you found out about the surprise party...🕵🏻 You’re way too good at finding stuff out!
On the case and solving the mystery! 🕵🏻
Are you spying on me? 🕵🏻
Time for some detective work on this project 🕵🏻! Let’s figure it out.
Feeling sneaky today... Working on some secret plans 🕵🏻.
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Best used in conversations involving mystery, curiosity, or investigation.
- Use with humor in playful or light-hearted conversations about spying or being sneaky.
- Avoid using the 🕵🏻 emoji in scenarios that could be interpreted as invasive or overly suspicious without context.