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🚹Men's Room EmojiUnicode: 1F6B9
The standard pictogram for a men's restroom. Used to mark male bathrooms or to represent men, masculinity, or guy-related stuff in messages.
Released in Released in 2010 with Unicode 6.0, part of Emoji 1.0.
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Meaning and Interpretation
🚹 Alright, so this is the classic dude's bathroom sign. You see it on doors IRL pointing you to the gents. In texts, it's your go-to for anything guy-related. Need to tell your friends which bathroom line to join? 🚹. Talking about a guys' night out? Throw in a 🚹. It's basically shorthand for 'male zone' or just representing men in a simple, universally understood way.
Symbolism
- Male Space / Men's Facilities
- Masculinity
- Gendered Signage
Common Usage Scenarios
- Directing someone to the actual men's restroom in a venue.
- Referring to an activity, space, or group intended for men (e.g., 'Guys night at the bar 🚹').
- Clarifying gender in a conversation where it's relevant, often paired with the women's room emoji (🚺).
Usage Examples in Conversation
Meet you outside the 🚹 in 5.
The party is starting to split – looks like the guys are all congregating by the grill 🚹🚹
"Is this the line for the bathroom?" "Nah, that's 🚺. 🚹 is around the corner."
Movie night at my place. Bring snacks. 🚹👌
"Where's Jake?" "Probably lost, last seen heading towards the 🚹 sign an hour ago lol 🚹"
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Primarily for its literal purpose (bathrooms) or lighthearted, gender-specific references.
- Avoid using it in a way that excludes or stereotypes. Keep it fun and inclusive.
- Pairs perfectly with 🚺 for clear comparisons or directions.
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