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🥸Disguised Face EmojiUnicode: 1F978

A face in disguise.

Released in Introduced in Unicode 13.0 in 2020 as part of new face emojis to represent playful or deceptive scenarios.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The Disguised Face emoji 🥸 shows a face with glasses, a fake nose, and a mustache, typically used to represent someone who is hiding their true identity or pretending to be someone else. It conveys elements of fun deception, secrecy, or role-playing, often in contexts like costumes, espionage, or light-hearted jokes. This emoji adds a humorous or mysterious tone to conversations, emphasizing the idea of going incognito or engaging in playful subterfuge.

Symbolism

  • Secret identity, often linked to spies or undercover agents.
  • Playful deception, symbolizing costumes or Halloween fun.
  • Hidden motives, representing situations where truth is concealed.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Social media posts about parties, costumes, or Halloween events.
  • Online chats discussing mysteries, pranks, or role-playing games.
  • Conversations involving secrecy, like hiding from someone or going incognito.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I'm dressing up as a spy for the party tonight! 🥸
Trying to sneak past my roommate without them noticing. 🥸
That influencer is attempting to go incognito in public. 🥸
We're playing a detective game—I'm the master of disguise! 🥸
Don't reveal my surprise plan just yet. 🥸

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it in light-hearted contexts to avoid implying real deception or harm.
  • Combine with other emojis for clearer meaning, like 🕵️ for spying scenarios.
  • Be mindful of cultural sensitivities, as disguise can relate to privacy issues.

Related Emojis

🤫

Shushing Face

Represents secrecy or asking someone to be quiet.

🕵️

Detective

Symbolizes investigation or undercover work.

😏

Smirking Face

Indicates sly or mischievous behavior.

🙈

See-No-Evil Monkey

Used for ignoring or hiding from something.

👻

Ghost

Represents Halloween or something hidden/supernatural.

🎭

Performing Arts

Symbolizes theater, masks, and role-playing.

🕶️

Sunglasses

Often implies coolness or hiding in plain sight.

🤐

Zipper-Mouth Face

Conveys keeping a secret or staying silent.

😈

Smiling Imp

Represents playful mischief or devilish disguise.