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👨‍🏫Man Teacher EmojiUnicode: 1F468 200D 1F3EB

A male teacher emoji standing by a chalkboard. Used to represent teaching, education, explaining concepts, or being the 'knowledge guru' in any situation.

Released in Released in 2019 as part of Emoji 12.0

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Meaning and Interpretation

👨‍🏫 This is the 'let me explain' or 'knowledge drop' emoji. It's for when someone's giving a lesson (for real or just playfully), sharing wisdom, or explaining something complex. It's like saying 'class is in session' or 'I'm about to school you on this.' Use it when you're feeling smart, helping a friend, or when someone says something super insightful.

Symbolism

  • Knowledge & Education
  • Guidance & Mentorship
  • Authority & Expertise

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Congratulating a friend who just got their teaching degree.
  • Replying to a friend's super detailed and helpful explanation.
  • Announcing you're about to give a tutorial or share a life pro-tip.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Just finished my first week student teaching! It's exhausting but amazing. 👨‍🏫
"Wait, you don't know how to change a tire? Let me give you a quick lesson. 👨‍🏫💡"
"The way you explained that algorithm was *chef's kiss*. 👨‍🏫👏"
"Me explaining to my mom for the 10th time how to use TikTok. 👨‍🏫📱😅"
"About to drop some serious knowledge in this meeting. Wish me luck. 👨‍🏫💼"
"You're the real MVP for explaining taxes in simple terms. 👨‍🏫🙌"
"When your friend asks a question you're an expert in. 👨‍🏫👈 'My time has come.'"

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Great for celebrating educators or anyone sharing knowledge.
  • Can add humor when explaining something obvious or giving playful 'lectures'.
  • Pair with other emojis (like 💡, 📚, 👏) to enhance the message.
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