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🤷Person Shrugging EmojiUnicode: 1F937
A person shrugging their shoulders to show confusion, uncertainty, or indifference about something
Released in Released in 2016 with Unicode 9.0
whateveridkdunnonot surei guessmehconfusedindifferentunsurewhateverdunno
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Meaning and Interpretation
🤷 This emoji basically says 'I have no clue' or 'whatever, not my problem' in the most chill way possible. It's like when someone asks you something and you genuinely don't know the answer, or you just don't care enough to have an opinion. Super versatile for those awkward moments when words feel like too much effort. Think of it as the visual version of 'dunno' or 'meh'.
Symbolism
- Confusion and uncertainty
- Indifference and 'whatever' attitude
- The universal 'I don't know' gesture
Common Usage Scenarios
- When someone asks you a question you genuinely have no answer to
- Reacting to drama or situations you want to stay neutral about
- Responding to 'what do you want for dinner?' when you're too tired to decide
Usage Examples in Conversation
Friend: Hey what time does the party start? Me: 🤷 no idea tbh
Coworker: Should we worry about the boss being in a bad mood? Me: 🤷♀️ I'm just here for the paycheck
Mom: What do you want for your birthday? Me: 🤷 whatever you think is good
Partner: Are you mad at me? Me: 🤷 nah just tired af
Friend: Do you think this outfit looks okay? Me: 🤷 it's fine I guess
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use when you genuinely don't know something, not to be rude
- Perfect for showing you're staying neutral in drama
- Great for casual situations but avoid in serious professional contexts
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