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🤡Clown Face EmojiUnicode: 1F921

A humorous or eerie clown face.

Released in The Clown Face emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 in 2016, becoming widely available on major platforms like iOS and Android shortly after.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The Clown Face emoji, 🤡, typically represents a clown from circuses or entertainment, symbolizing humor, playfulness, and light-hearted fun. However, in modern contexts, it can also convey irony, foolishness, deceit, or even creepiness, often referencing pop culture villains like those in horror movies. It's used to express sarcasm, mock exaggeration, or to highlight something absurd, making it versatile in digital communication.

Symbolism

Humor and entertainment, evoking laughter and circus vibes.
Foolishness or silliness, representing goofy or unwise behavior.
Deception and creepiness, often linked to mistrust or horror themes.

Common Usage Scenarios

In casual chats to add humor or sarcasm to a funny story.
On social media to critique something fake or over-the-top.
In creative contexts like Halloween posts or party invitations.

Usage Examples in Conversation

That party was a total disaster, everyone was acting like 🤡!

Don't be such a 🤡 and admit you were wrong about the game.

I just watched a scary movie with a 🤡 villain – it was hilarious yet creepy.

Your impression of the boss is spot on, you're a natural 🤡.

Let's dress up as 🤡 for the costume event – it'll be so much fun!

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Use it sparingly in serious conversations to avoid misinterpretation as mockery.
Consider cultural context, as clowns can be frightening to some due to associations with horror.
Pair it with other emojis for clarity, like 🤡😄 for fun or 🤡😱 for creepy vibes.