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🫩Face with bags under the eyes

An emoji face with tired, droopy eyes. There are bags of tears under the eyes, making the face look tired. The eyelids are half closed and the gaze appears weak and tired.

🫩 Meaning:
Fatigue, exhaustion and the need for rest are represented by the 🫩 emoji. Especially when working long hours or in stressful situations, it expresses physical or emotional exhaustion. After a restless night, in case of insomnia, it indicates lack of sleep. It can be used to express sympathy for a tired and stressed person.

  • I am so tired, I really need to sleep. 🫩
  • I feel completely exhausted after a long day. 🫩😓
  • All this stress at work is making me sleepy! 🫩💼
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🫩 Face with bags under the eyes
I'm totally wiped out! Tired, exhausted, sleepless.
😀 Grinning Face
Joy, happiness, contentment, good mood, humor.
😃 Smiling Face With Open Mouth
Good mood, cheerfulness, laughter, positive energy.
😄 Smiling Face With Open Mouth And Smiling Eyes
You made my day! Happiness, hearty laughter, well-being.
😁 Grinning Face With Smiling Eyes
Exuberance, joy, carefree spirit, enthusiasm.
😆 Smiling Face With Open Mouth And Closed Eyes
Uncontrollable laughter, mischievous, silly.
🥹 Face Holding Back Tears
Holding back emotions: gratitude, emotion, pride, sadness, anger.
😅 Smiling Face With Open Mouth & Cold Sweat
Relief, nervousness, humor in stressful situations.
😂 Face With Tears of Joy
Tears of joy, laughter, euphoria, humor, hilarious.
🤣 Rolling On The Floor, Laughing
Rolling on the floor laughing, it's absolutely hilarious!
🥲 Smiling face with tear
Smiling face with a tear, staying positive even in tough times.
☺ Smiling Face
Happiness, contentment, smiles, positive feelings, love.
😊 Smiling Face With Smiling Eyes
I'm surprised! Delight, confidence, gratitude, peace of mind.
😇 Smiling Face With Halo
Innocence, kindness, angelic smile, playfulness, a twinkle in the eye.
🙂 Slightly Smiling Face
Everything's fine! Content, peaceful, friendly, sarcastic, humorous.
🙃 Upside-Down Face
That was just for fun! Irony, humor, goofiness, cheerfulness.
😉 Winking Face
Humorous, flirty, mysterious, playful.
😌 Relieved Face
Phew, done! Relief, relaxation, satisfaction.
😍 Smiling Face With Heart-Eyes
In love, love, affection, enthusiasm, happiness.
🥰 Smiling face with smiling eyes and three hearts
I'm on cloud nine! Infatuation, romance, affection.
😘 Face Throwing a Kiss
Affection, flirting, gratitude, charm, closeness.
😗 Kissing Face
A kiss for you! Love, thanks, whistling, duckface, playful, ironic.
😙 Kissing Face With Smiling Eyes
Kiss, pleasure, love, happiness, harmony, chill vibes.
😚 Kissing Face With Closed Eyes
Affection, gratitude, shyness, emotion, embarrassment.
😋 Face Savouring Delicious Food
Enjoyment, delight in delicious food, a playful vibe.
😛 Face With Stuck-Out Tongue
Cheeky, playful, ironic, humorous.
😝 Face With Stuck-Out Tongue & Tightly Closed Eyes
Haha, that was funny! Joke, taunt, gloating, teasing.
😜 Face With Stuck-Out Tongue & Winking Eye
I'm just kidding! Cheeky, humorous; not meant to be taken seriously.
🤪 Crazy Face
Laughter, silliness, cheerfulness, excitement, humor, mischief.
🤨 Face With a Raised Eyebrow
Skepticism, disbelief, mistrust, rejection, doubt, criticism.
🧐 Face With Monocle
Suspicious! Skepticism, irony, critical thinking, intelligence.
🤓 Nerd Face
Nerdy face with glasses and buck teeth, smart and ironic.
😎 Face With Sunglasses
Coolness, self-confidence, relaxation, pride, summer, irony.
🥸 Disguised face
I'm going incognito! Hide identity, carnival, Groucho mask.
🤩 Smirking Face With Starry Eyes
Enthusiasm, fascination, impressive, speechless, anticipation.
🥳 Face with party blower and party hat
Let's pop the corks! Party time, celebration, confetti, happy occasions.
😏 Smirking/Whimsical Face
Smugness, irony, coolness, playfulness, flirtation, innuendo.
😒 Unamused Face
Ugh, that's annoying! Dissatisfaction, disinterest, skepticism, rejection.
😞 Disappointed Face
Sadness, regret, stressful situations, disappointed expectations.
😔 Pensive Face
Pensive, regret, melancholy, pain, loneliness.
😟 Worried Face
Oh no, what's next? Stress, worry, uncertainty, fear.
😕 Confused Face
What are you doing now? Confusion, hesitation, a bit of sadness.
🙁 Slightly frowning face
Oh no, I'm sorry about that! Disappointment, sympathy, gentle criticism.
☹ Frowning Face
Sadness, dissatisfaction, discomfort, disapproval, disappointment.
😣 Suffering Face
I'm stuck! Feeling helpless, frustrated, but still hanging in there.
😖 Confounded Face
"I'm about to explode!" Anger, help, holding back tears, overwhelmed.
😫 Tired Face
Exhaustion, tiredness, frustration, sadness, excitement, affection.
😩 Weary Face
I can't take it anymore! Frustration, sadness, playful amusement.
🥺 Face with begging eyes
Pleading, submissive, puppy dog eyes, admiration, forgiveness.
😢 Crying Face
I'm so sorry! Sadness, tears, hurt feelings, comfort, compassion.
😭 Loudly Crying Face
Intense crying, despair, sadness, irony, strong emotion.
😤 Face With Look of Triumph
I did it! Pride, anger, contempt, self-confidence.
😠 Angry Face
Anger, outrage, resentment, irritation, disgust, arrogance, meanness.
😡 Pouting Face
I've had it up to here! Anger, rage, bright red face.
🤬 Face With Symbols Over The Mouth
Outburst of anger, frustration, swearing, annoyed.
🤯 Face With Exploding Head
"You wouldn't believe it!" Mind-blowing, shock, awe.
😳 Flushed Face
Embarrassment, awkward, uncomfortable, mistake, compliment.
🥵 Overheated face
I'm so hot! Bright red face, tongue out, sweating.
🥶 Freezing face
I'm freezing! Blue face, pained, frozen smile.
😶‍🌫️ Face in clouds
Dreamy, out of touch with reality, hazy, confused.
😱 Face Screaming in Fear
I'm speechless! Speechless from fear, shock, Halloween.
😨 Fearful Face
What happened? Shock, fear, surprise, dizziness.
😰 Face With Open Mouth & Cold Sweat
Shocked, anxious, stressed, speechless, worried.
😥 Disappointed but Relieved Face
Phew, close call! Relieved but disappointed after a stressful experience.
😓 Face With Cold Sweat
Stress, worry, exhaustion, too much to handle.
🤗 Hugging Face
I missed you! Hugs, warmth, friendliness.
🤔 Thinking Face
My head is spinning! Mulling things over, pondering, questioning ideas.
🫣 Face With Peeking Eye
I can't look away! Curious, uncomfortable, insecure.
🤭 Face With Hand Over The Mouth
I can't believe it! Shock, surprise, disbelief, realization.
🫢 Face With Open Eyes And Hand Over Mouth
Shock, astonishment, hand over mouth.
🫡 Saluting Emoji
Hats off! A respectful salute, showing reverence and recognition.
🤫 Exhorting Face
Shh! Please keep it a secret, stay silent, stay calm.
🫠 Melting Face
Heat, discomfort, embarrassment, melting into the ground.
🤥 Lying Face
You totally made that up! A lie, a boast, an unbelievable story.
🫨 Trembling Face
Confusion, disappointment, frustration, disapproval, dissatisfaction.
😶 Face Without Mouth
I'm speechless! Speechlessness, silence, awkward situations.
🫥 Dotted Line Face
Invisible, feeling down, lonely, closed off.
😐 Neutral Face
Expressionless, unimpressed, indifferent.
🫤 Face With Diagonal Mouth
Misgivings, reluctance, disillusionment, annoyance, disappointment.
😑 Expressionless Face
I've had it! Annoyed, emotionless, tired, speechless.
😬 Grimacing Face
Embarrassed, nervous, awkward, self-conscious, anxious, guilty.
🙄 Face With Rolling Eyes
Not again! Eye roll, sarcasm, frustration, boredom.
😮 Face With Open Mouth
That blows my mind! Amazement, astonishment, surprise.
😦 Frowning Face With Open Mouth
Horror, fear, worry, distrust, negative surprise.
😧 Anguished Face
Shock, frustration, disappointment, unpleasant surprise.
😯 Speechless Face
I'm speechless! Shocked, surprised, at a loss for words.
😲 Astonished Face
This can't be true! Unbelievable, surprised, shocked.
🥱 Yawning face
I'm dog-tired! Exhausted, bored, and sleepless.
😴 Sleeping Face
Good night! Sleep, tiredness, boredom.
🤤 Drooling Face
I can't wait! Desire, anticipation, interest, delicious.
😪 Sleepy Face
I'm about to pass out! Tired, sleepy, bored.
😮‍💨 Smiley exhaling audibly
Finally off work! Relief, disappointment, exhaustion.
😵 Dizzy Face
Dizziness, confusion, strong emotions, drunkenness.
😵‍💫 Face with spiral eyes
Everything's spinning! Dizzy, hypnotized, disoriented.
🤐 Zipper-Mouth Face
Keeping a secret, staying silent, speechless.
🥴 Face with unequal eyes and wavy mouth
My head is spinning! Dizzy, tired, confused, drunk.
🤢 Nauseated Face
Nausea, disgust, aversion, illness.
🤮 Face With Open Mouth, Throwing Up
I'm gonna be sick! Disgust, nausea, revulsion, drunkenness.
🤧 Sneezing Face
I'm catching a cold! Feeling sick, under the weather.
😷 Face With Medical Mask
Health protection, infection prevention, hospital, illness, doctor.
🤒 Face With Thermometer
I'm really not feeling well! Sick, flu, fever, worried.
🤕 Face With Head Bandage
Injury, illness, hospitalization.
🤑 Money-Mouth Face
Money rules the world! Wealth, profit, financial opportunities.
🤠 Face With Cowboy Hat
Yeehaw! Freedom, nature, and hard work.
😈 Smiling Face With Horns
I've got a prank in mind! Devilish grin, mischief, naughtiness.
👿 Goblin
Disaster looms: grim, evil, insidious.
👹 Japanese Ogre “Namahage“
Japanese Oni demon, hell spirit, New Year's Eve tradition.
👺 Japanese Goblin
Japanese mythical goblin, supernatural powers, bad luck, long nose.
🤡 Clown Face
Clown, fun, entertainment, fear.
💩 Pile of Poo
A trip down the toilet! Mishap, criticism, cartoon poop.
👻 Ghost
Boo! Cute ghost, Halloween, spooky.
💀 Skull
Death, danger, sarcasm, humor.
☠ Skull and Crossbones
Better safe than sorry! Death, danger, poison, warning.
👽 Alien
Alien friend, friendly, peace.
🤖 Robot Face
Robot, emotionless, AI, sci-fi, remote-controlled.
🎃 Pumpkin lantern
Trick or treat! Jack-o'-lantern, Halloween, Irish tradition.
😺 Smiling Cat Face With Open Mouth
Joy, happiness, cat friends, femininity.
😸 Grinning Cat Face With Smiling Eyes
Laugh it up! Joy, satisfaction, fun.
😹 Cat Face With Tears of Joy
Expression of extreme joy or silliness.
😻 Smiling Cat Face With Heart-Eyes
In love, grateful, admiring, joyful.
😼 Cat Face With Wry Smile
You're such a joker! Cheeky cat, sarcasm, mockery, flirting.
😽 Kissing Cat Face With Closed Eyes
Kiss, affection, restraint, picky.
🙀 Weary Cat Face
Exhaustion, shock, scandal, pause, feeling overwhelmed.
😿 Crying Cat Face
I have bad news! Sadness, tears, empathy.
😾 Pouting Cat Face
That's it! Frustrated, grumpy, angry, turned away.
🫶 Heart Hands
Love, gratitude, appreciation, friendship.
🤲 Holding hands up, palms against each other
Hopefully everything will work out! Hope, prayer, request, sign language.
👐 Open Hands
Affection, joy, openness, hug.
🙌 Person Raising Both Hands In Celebration
Celebrating success, joy, good vibes, jubilation.
👏 Clapping Hands
Applause, approval, prayer, appreciation, even sarcastically.
🤝 Handshake
It's a deal! Greeting, agreement, contract, handshake.
👍 “Thumbs-Up” Sign
You did a great job! Thumbs up, agreement, approval.
👎 Thumbs Down Sign
That was a flop! Rejection, disapproval, reluctance.
👊 Fist Hand
All right, bro! Approval, greeting, threat.
✊ Raised Fist
Power, strength, faith, political gesture, solidarity, resistance.
🤛 Fist Pointing Left
Nailed it! Hit, greeting, fist bump.
🤜 Fist Pointing Right
Approval, greetings, congratulations, respect.
🤞 Hand With Crossed Fingers
Good luck with the exam! Wishing luck, breaking promises.
✌ Victory Hand
Victory, peace, reconciliation, misunderstanding.
🫰 Hand With Index Finger And Thumb Crossed
Money, expenses, debts, or love.
🤟 I Love You Gesture
I love you gesture, affection, positive message, sign language.
🤘 Sign of the Horns
Metal salute, rock on, warding off bad luck, devil's salute, sacred.
👌 Ok Hand Sign
Everything's okay! Agreement, consent, all good.
🤌 Pinched fingers
What do you want? Displeasure, desire, request, impatience.
🤏 Pinching hand
Almost there! Tiny, little, minimal.
🫳 Palm Down Hand
Grip or release, control, request.
🫴 Palm Up Hand
Request, catch, offer, follow, pass.
👈 Back Of Hand Pointing To The Left
This way! Pointing direction, note, message.
👉 Back Of Hand Pointing To The Right
Note: Pay attention, reminder, warning.
👆 Back Of Hand Pointing Upwards
Heads up, something important! Highlight, emphasize, pay attention.
👇 Back Of Hand Pointing Downwards
Pointing to something below, feeling down, sad.
☝ Up Pointing Index
Important statement, threat, instruction, announcement.
🫸 Hand pushing right
Don't push! Support, encouragement, progress, humor.
🫷 Hand pushing left
Change of direction, rethinking, motivation, transformation.
✋ Raised Hand
Stop, pause, greeting, goodbye, high five.
🤚 Raised Back of Hand
Here I am! Question, attention, participation, signal.
🖐 Raised Hand With Fingers Splayed
“Don't come closer” or “Stop, wait!” The spread out hand can also indicate the number 5 or a high five.
🖖 Mr. Spock Greeting
Fingers are spread between the ring and middle finger, creating a “V“. A hand sign based on sacred Jewish letters. The gesture has become known by the series “Star Trek“ and Mr. Spock: Live long and in peace.
👋 Waving Hand
Hello and goodbye! Have a good trip! A friendly waving hand. Can be used as a welcome or farewell. Or sarcastically, if you wished someone or something would disappear.
🤙 “Call Me” Hand Sign
The closed fist with abducted thumb and little finger has a phone-like shape. “Call me“ or “Let's have a call soon“. Similar to the surfer greeting “Hang loose“.
🫲 Leftwards Hand
I extend my hand to you! The hand is directed to the left. Could represent a peace offering. It represents a helping hand, reaching for something, or in combination with the hand pointing to the right, a handshake.
🫱 Rightwards Hand
Turn right! The hand points to the right. Can stand for the hand itself or the movement, such as touch, take, point. Combined with the hand pointing to the left, the emojis make a handshake. 🫱🫲
💪 Tense Biceps
“You can do that!” or “I feel strong!” Arm with tense biceps. Also used in connection with doing sports, e.g. at the gym.
🦾 Mechanical arm
Be as strong as a robot! The high-tech arm prosthesis enables amputees to move their arms and hands. Expresses enthusiasm for Star Wars, robot technology, bionics or science fiction.
🖕 Reversed Hand With Middle Finger Extended
In western culture, the middle finger smiley is used as a rude and offensive gesture.
✍ Writing Hand
Right hand writing with a pen. Is related to writing. I'll contact you and write a message to you. There will be a test in school. You're writing a poem for your honey.
🙏 Person With Folded Hands
Two hands pressed together. Is currently very introverted, saying a prayer, or hoping for enlightenment. Is also used as a “high five” or to say thank you.
🫵 Index Pointing At The Viewer
You! The index finger of the hand points to the viewer. The sign can stand for “You are meant“ or “You deserve it“. Also often used in marketing to attract attention.
🦶 Foot
Finally walking barefoot again. You are standing on your own feet or would like to receive a foot massage from your sweetheart. Some like feet, others hate them, some have smelly feet and others have their feet well-tended. Our feet carry us and are the symbolic foundation of our body.
🦵 Leg
You have got great legs or “I am going to do leg training tomorrow“. In the course of our lives, our legs carry us for 130.000 km. That is about three times around the earth. Man, as the only creature, is moving on two legs. The leg contains our body's largest bone, the largest joint and the largest muscle.
🦿 Mechanical leg
We're watching RoboCop! In connection with leg amputees or accessibility. Expresses an interest in science fiction or robot technology. The legs are as stiff as those of a robot: the soccer or leg training in the studio was too hard.
💍 Ring
Will you marry me? Also “I'm spoken for!” The ring is set with a diamond, the most precious gem ever. Is mostly used in conjunction with relationships or for expressing approval.
💄 Lipstick
I'll dress up! The lipstick beautifies millions of women's lips worldwide. The signal color red is associated with passion, liveliness and attractiveness. Stands for parties, fashion and fun. Often also combined with e.g. the dancing emoji 💄💃 to plan a fun evening.
💋 Kiss Mark
Red sensual lip print. Would like to give you a kiss, thereby leaving an imprint of the lipstick. Can mean “You're so nice” or “Many thanks!”
👄 Mouth
A slightly opened mouth and red, full lips have a strong, attractive signaling effect on both sexes. “I'll send you a kiss“ or “Tonight I'm going to sing at a party“.
🫦 Biting Lip
The bite on the lip signals: I find you hot and want to flirt! But it can also be used as a symbol of anxiety, tension or insecurity. Ask your conversation partner about his thoughts.
🦷 Tooth
I have got a toothache or someone is getting a bit long in the tooth. You need to brush your teeth now or you indulge in your sweet tooth. Enamel is the hardest material in the human body. 22 million bacteria live in a mouth.
👅 Tongue
Sticking out the tongue is a naughty gesture and a childish sign of defiance. Can be used to reinforce a joke or to tease and provoke. I am in a good mood and ready for jokes!
👂 Ear
The ear emoji can mean “I can hear something” or “You have my full attention”. The ear is also one of the erotic zones of man and woman.
🦻 Ear with hearing aid
I cannot hear you! 466 million people worldwide are hard of hearing. Hearing aids improve the quality of life. Perhaps you have a hearing aid yourself, are hearing impaired, or don't want to hear certain things at all.
👃 Nose
The nose generally stands for the olfactory sense. Emoji indicates that something has a strong scent. Depending on the context, this may be nice or unpleasant.
👣 Footprints
Two footprints suggest difficulties, which will soon be overcome by your own efforts. Also used as a symbol for a baby's feet, or: I'm on the way!
🫆 Fingerprint

With its curved lines, unique patterns and grooves, the emoji represents a detailed human fingerprint.

🫆 Meaning:
The 🫆️ fingerprint represents identity, authenticity, and uniqueness. Use it to highlight personal characteristics or the uniqueness of a situation. In discussions about security and privacy, it can draw attention to biometric technologies such as fingerprint scanners. Or use it to emphasize the importance of personal identity and the recognition of individual differences.

  • You are unique, remember! 🫆
  • Biometrics is the future. 🫆📱
  • Your personality leaves a lasting impression. 🫆👣
👁 Eye
I have an eye on you! Something is interesting to watch or is being observed. In ancient cultures often a religious sign, such as the eye of Horus or the evil eye in the Orient.
👀 Eyes
Beware, someone is watching you! Two eyes are looking to the left. Something is being watched or checked. You're under observation!
🧠 Brain
Use your brain!, “I am taxing my brain right now“, or “brainwashing someone“. Our most important organ controls our body and personality. The human brain weighs 1.3 kg, consists of 60 % fat and consumes 20 % of the basal metabolic rate.
🫀 Anatomical heart
You’ve got a big heart! The heart symbolizes love but also life. The heart beats around 3 billion times in the course of a lifetime. The lifelike image is often used in connection with a doctor or health.
🫁 Lungs
I should stop smoking! Anatomically correct image of the lungs. The vital organ is responsible for breathing. In connection with the respiratory tract, health or doctors.
🦴 Bone
I am chilled to the bone. You work your fingers to the bone or you are skin and bones. Dog treat or part of the body. The human skeleton consists of 200 bones weighing about 15 % of the total body weight.
🗣 Talking Head
The silhouette of a talking face. Can refer to rumors or to a person who likes to talk a lot. The news is already circulating!
👤 Silhouette of a Bust
Silhouette of a person, a shadow. Represents anonymity, secrets and unknown things. Is often used as a symbol for a user or a guest profile in software or with computers.
👥 Silhouette Of Two Busts
The silhouette of two people. A friend you can rely on is standing behind you. Also symbolizes a community or group.
🫂 People hugging
We’ll always be there for one another! You could use some affection or as a gesture that you would like to hug the other person. A hug expresses physical closeness, affection, comfort and security.
👶 Baby
A baby face with a ringlet. Emoji can indicate an imminent pregnancy or the desire for a child.
👧 Girl
Face of a smiling girl with cute pigtails. Represents youth and a happy childhood. “Don't be girlish“ or “girl Friday“.
🧒 Child
I want to have many children in the future! The gender-neutral variant of a child's face. Someone behaves childish or immature and should grow up urgently!
👦 Boy
Male child, between eight and twelve years old. Is related to children, childhood and family. Can also be used to signal that someone is behaving childishly.
🧑 Adult
The adults are in the majority today! The gender-neutral version of an adult person. It's about a group or an individual whose gender does not matter.
👨 Man
Male adult face with mustache. Simple and common emoji. Can generally be used for men, e.g. you talk about someone whose name you do not know.
👩‍🦱 Curly-haired woman
Woman with curly hair. The emoji illustrates how one self or other people look like. You have just come from the hairdresser's or want to change your hair into a head of curls for the party. It is genetically determined if someone has straight or curly hair.
👨‍🦱 Curly-haired man
A man with curly hair: Australian surfer boy or guy with pompadour. This emoji illustrates the look of the new boyfriend, colleague or neighbor. Only 15% of the people of European descent have curls.
👩‍🦰 Red-haired woman
Julianne Moore, Nicole Kidman or Pippi Longstocking. In Germany, only two percent have naturally red hair, worldwide about one percent, and the rest had a little help. You are proud of your hair color or would like to announce that you have been at the hairdresser's.
👨‍🦰 Red-haired man
Prince Harry, Vincent van Gogh, Boris Becker or Robert Redford. Red hair is rare: Only about one to two percent of the world's population have this hair color. Mostly in combination with fair skin and freckles. At 13 %, Scotland has the highest proportion of redheads, followed by Ireland and Wales.
👱‍♀️ Blond woman
Marilyn Monroe or Pamela Anderson. Blond angel, choir girl, blond bombshell, silly or sexpot: No other hair color is more tainted with stereotype. Worldwide, only 2% are naturally blond, though, the rest had a little help.
👱‍♂️ Blond man
The attractive Swede, the stereotype of a surfer, Daniel Craig or the nice new neighbor. Only 2% of the world's population is blond. Most blondies live in Northern Europe. Men rarely stay blond, their hair gets darker with increasing age.
👩‍🦳 White-haired woman
This has given me a lot of gray hairs! Or “I need to dye my hair!“ Gray hair stands for wisdom, kindness and happiness. Dyed “granny hair“ is a trend. Natural gray is a taboo, at least with the celebrities.
👨‍🦳 White-haired man
Aging with dignity or growing gray hair because of stress. Due to genetic factors or external influences, the hair becomes gray. Fact: Eight out of every 10 women find gray-haired men attractive. Represents maturity and experience.
👩‍🦲 Bald woman
Sinéad O'Connor or Britney Spears. The clear-cut can stand for a fashion statement, expression of sexual determination but also for a serious illness. Also a trend in the social media (#boldandbadchallenge).
👨‍🦲 Bald man
I am slowly getting bald! Vin Diesel, Bruce Willis or Jason Statham – many action heroes are bald. Represents strength and dominance. 66% of all men over the age of 35 are affected by loss of hair. Symbol of the aging process. But there can also be a serious illness behind the hair loss.
🧔 Bearded person
He is a real nature-boy or “You look like a hipster“. Full beard, goatee beard, mustache or three-day beard. Symbol of maturity, masculinity and wisdom of the age.
🧔‍♀️ Woman with beard
The long-haired woman has a beard. Perhaps due to genetic predisposition or a hormonal disorder. She had to be a “man's man”, that is, meet the expectations that are placed on men in particular. A beard stands for power, strength and self-confidence.
🧔‍♂️ Man with beard
Man with long hair and hair growing on his face. With this, beard lovers express individuality, but above all potency and masculinity. Formerly a typical symbol of a barbarian, now a fashion trend.
👵 Elderly Woman
Go to the granny farm! A friendly elderly woman with glasses and a bun. Can refer to a family member or the nice, elder neighbor.
🧓 Elderly adult
This rather concerns the older generation! Not yet old, but neither young anymore. Gender-neutral version of an older person. It is about people of mature age in general, where gender does not matter.
👴 Old Man
Friendly looking elderly gentleman with wrinkles and bald head. Represents aging in general, a father figure, the grandfather, possibly a teacher. The emoji can express how you feel after a hard day or call your chat partner old-fashioned.
👲 Man with Chinese cap
The Asian man is wearing a traditional Chinese headgear, called gau pi mao. Was worn during the Qing dynasty 1616-1912, China’s last dynasty. In the context of China: culture, people, country.
👳‍♂️ Person with turban
Stories from One Thousand and One Nights! Several long strips of fabric are wrapped around the head using a special technique. Symbol of the Orient and Muslim countries. The turban also has a protective function, it protects against sand and sun and is a fashionable accessory.
🧕 Person with scarf
Triangular or suitably folded fabric for headgear. Is worn for practical, religious, cultural or fashionable reasons. The inventor of the emoji is a 16-year-old girl from Vienna who has since been on the list of the most influential teenagers in 2017.
👮‍♀️ Police woman
Wanted by the police! Occupationally, the woman in the police uniform has to do with the fight against crime or she carries out private investigations. Beware, someone is watching over law and order!
👮‍♂️ Policeman
Your friendly police department. Often used in police context. Got caught driving faster than a speeding bullet. Or is investigating a case, getting to the bottom of something!
👷‍♂️ Builder
This emoji shows a construction worker with helmet and safety vest. Used in connection with hard physical work.
💂‍♂️ Guardsman
I will watch over it! The guardsmen with bearskin caps and red uniforms are a symbol of England. The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace is as popular with tourists as the latter's trying to elicit a response from the guards.
🕵️‍♀️ Female detective
I am getting on to the track of the truth! Trench coat, hat and dark sunglasses: The woman is investigating in secrecy. She reveals secrets and exposes bad intentions. Enough with the secrets!
🕵️‍♂️ Detective
An undercover agent with the distinctive coat and hat. Sometimes he uses a magnifying glass to closely inspect evidence. The covered face stands for confidentiality or secrecy. I will solve the mystery!
👩‍⚕️ Female staff in public health
My medical studies are really exhausting! The woman in a white lab coat and stethoscope symbolizes healthcare. Can illustrate the profession or stand for health or illness.
👨‍⚕️ Male staff in public health
Please send for the doctor! Symbolizes healthcare and can represent a doctor, nurse, therapist or surgeon. Someone has health problems or has an appointment with the doctor.
👩‍🌾 Female farmer
We are going on a farm holiday! Nature, animals, meadows and fields. The woman in a straw hat and dungarees works in agriculture, grows fruit and vegetables or is nature-loving.
👨‍🌾 Male farmer
We are going to the countryside! The man wears a straw or cowboy hat and dungarees. Refers to rural life, agriculture, horticulture or stock farming. Represents a close affinity to nature or a self-supporter.
👩‍🍳 Female cook
I'm going to convince you of my cooking skills tonight! The woman with the characteristic chef's working clothes is a gourmet chef or an amateur cook, works in the catering trade or might not have any cooking talent at all.
👨‍🍳 Male cook
Too many cooks spoil the broth! The man is wearing a chef's jacket as well as a chef's hat and is responsible for the preparation of tasty food. Whereas men are often only able to “cook“ fried eggs at home, you can find more men than women in professional kitchens.
👩‍🎓 Female student
The swotting was worth the trouble, now the celebration can start! The school, vocational training, further education or the studies were successfully completed. Represents education and knowledge.
👨‍🎓 Male student
A brand new university graduate! At some colleges, cap and gown or doctoral cap are worn at graduation ceremonies following the American example. Symbol for (further) education.
👩‍🎤 Female singer
You can buy this for a song! Whether in the car or on the grand stage, the female singer at the microphone loves the show and enjoys entertaining her audience. Can also stand for the lust for life, lightheartedness and a carefree time.
👨‍🎤 Male singer
You are a born entertainer! The man at the microphone is either a pop star, singing in the shower or he enjoys singing his own praises. Depending on the version, the singer looks like David Bowie or Prince.
👩‍🏫 Female teacher
A woman with class: the teacher. A woman is standing in front of a blackboard in order to teach. Two thirds of all educators are female. Hardly any other profession is confronted with more prejudices.
👨‍🏫 Male teacher
I wish I was a teacher! You are very happy with the new lecturer, teacher or professor. Symbolizes any kind of educational institution where teaching takes place. It can also be used jokingly if you teach the other person or play the eager beaver.
👩‍🏭 Female factory worker
I'm an amateur craftswoman now! The woman is wearing protective goggles and clothing and is holding a going welding apparatus in her hand. You are a worker in manufacturing or in the metal industry, interested in physics and chemistry or like to repair things.
👨‍🏭 Male factory worker
This will weld us together! During welding, parts are permanently interconnected. For protection, special goggles and resistant clothing must be worn. The man works in manufacturing, in a factory or is an amateur craftsman.
👩‍💻 Female technologist
You spend too much time online! A computer freak, student, blogger or online shopping enthusiast. The woman spends a lot of time in front of the computer because of her hobby, her education or her job.
👨‍💻 Male technologist
I find new technologies exciting! The man is sitting in front of the computer or laptop and is working, either as a developer or IT expert. Someone is spending too much time online playing video games.
👩‍💼 Female office worker
I'll stay in the office longer today! The woman in business attire works as an employee, businesswoman, assistant or manager in an office.
👨‍💼 Male office worker
Represents pencil pushers or suits. Whether employee, director, manager or businessman: The clothes indicate an office job. Or the man is dressing up and wearing the new suit.
👩‍🔧 Female mechanic
I can do that myself! or “I need to bring my car to the garage!“ The woman is wearing a boiler suit for her profession or wants to emphasize her ability to repair things.
👨‍🔧 Male mechanic
I'm going to work on the car later! or “I can fix everything!“ The man in the boiler suit could be working as an electrician, craftsman, plumber or mechanic. Stands for manual skills or maybe for their absence.
👩‍🔬 Female scientist
I'm experimenting a little! With the color of my hair, in the kitchen or in the laboratory. Goggles and lab coat indicate a female biologist, chemist, physicist or scientist. Shows an interest in chemistry or illustrates that a solution is being searched for.
👨‍🔬 Male scientist
What will be the outcome of it? The man is wearing goggles and a lab coat and works as a scientist or researcher in a laboratory. Something is still in the experimental stage, but they are already researching the solution.
👩‍🎨 Female artist
Don't paint a gloomy picture of everything! A woman with the stereotypical beret on her head and with a paintbrush and painter's palette in her hand. She is an artist by profession, has discovered a new hobby for herself or is painting the apartment. Expression of creativity and self-realization.
👨‍🎨 Male artist
Don't always paint everything in black and white or gray and drab! A painter with a paintbrush and painter's palette in his hand. Represents creative talent, originality and self-realization.
👩‍🚒 Female firefighter
Firefighters advance when something is burning. A hot discussion is going on, a childhood dream job is coming true, there is a fire somewhere or the kitchen fire from your last attempt to cook could be extinguished by yourself.
👨‍🚒 Male firefighter
What's the fire? The firefighters' protective clothing protects firefighters from the high temperatures. The fire department extinguishes fires, saves lives and sometimes cats from trees. Used in conjunction with safety, fire protection and the job profile.
👩‍✈️ Female pilot
Welcome on board, this is your pilot speaking! The woman in a uniform, epaulettes with stripes and a cap navigates a plane. Represents dreams, change and freedom. In 1988 a female co-pilot was in a cockpit for the first time, in 2000 the first female captain.
👨‍✈️ Male pilot
This is your captain speaking, we are entering our final approach! The man with a uniform, brevet and cap is a (future) pilot. Refers to flying or navigating and aircraft in general.
👩‍🚀 Female astronaut
Discover new things, reach unexpected heights or leave everything behind! The female astronaut (Lat. star traveler) is going on an exploring expedition to space. The childhood dream of many. Often used in connection with the universe.
👨‍🚀 Male astronaut
As a kid I wanted to become an astronaut! The astronaut in a space suit explores the universe in a spaceship. Also used to express interest in space travel and planets. Represents the desire to discover something new and to increase the expansion of the mind.
👩‍⚖️ Female judge
Woman is wearing a black robe and holding a judge's gavel. The task of judges is jurisprudence. Can be used in connection with courts or the judiciary. A decision must be made or justice must prevail!
👨‍⚖️ Male judge
Guilty as charged! or “No plaintiff, no judge“. The judge stands for law as well as for justice.
👰‍♀️ Bride
I'm getting married! Refers to the bride herself, a marriage or a soon-to-be wedding. Can be used for invitations, wedding anniversary, planning a celebration or looking for a wedding dress.
👰‍♂️ Man with veil
We are going to marry! The bridal veil is a fashion accessory and once was a symbol of virginity. Can be used for cross-dressing, a homosexual wedding, or jokingly for a feminine man.
🤵‍♀️ Woman in tuxedo
It's going to be glamorous tonight! In the 1920s, style icon Marlene Dietrich made the tuxedo socially acceptable. In the 1960s, Yves Saint Laurent added “Le Smoking” to his collection. Fashionable symbol of emancipation and women's movement.
🤵‍♂️ Man in a tuxedo
Today is a big day! The tuxedo consists of a jacket, a vest and trousers. Particularly elegant and suitable for sophisticated occasions. Symbolically, the emoji stands for an official occasion or celebration, for example, a banquet or your own wedding. The tuxedo also illustrates affectionate appointments and reunions.
👸 Princess
A beautiful, distinguished and aristocratic princess with a crown or a diadem. The dream of all little girls. You can be happy if a man sends you this emoji, because then you are his princess.
🤴 Prince
A prince (from the Latin princeps = the first one) with crown. Title of nobility as the descendant of a king. The emoji is also used ironically for a show off or for a wealthy, good-looking man. The prince is considered a general symbol of luck and represents reason, intellect and masculinity. Your wishes will come true.
🫅 Person With Crown
You are so noble! The person with crown stands for rule, status, nobility and monarchy. Or to tease a person who thinks they are too good for themselves. Most often, the emoji is used in a positive context.
🦸‍♀️ Superhero
With superhuman powers, they fight evil and thus protect humanity. The costume is used for the recognition factor but also for the protection of their identity. They are characterized by a high morality, great courage and sense of justice as well as the unconditional commitment to others. But every superhero is also vulnerable and has his or her underbelly.
🦹‍♀️ Super villain
The super villain is the evil adversary of the superhero, e.g. Lex Luther and Superman or Joker and Batman. They usually have superhuman abilities, a high intelligence and suffer from megalomania. The villain acts out his or her evil side and enjoys it.
🤶 Mary Christmas
The friendly elderly woman with a red and white cap and glasses is Santa Claus’ wife. First mentioned in the short story “A Christmas Legend“ (1849) by James Rees. Represents the feast of Christmas and the contemplative pre-Christmas period.
🎅 Santa Claus
Merry Christmas! The plump, friendly elderly gentleman with a red cap and a white beard lives up in the north. On Christmas Eve, he slips through the chimney to put the presents under the Christmas tree for the good children.
🧑‍🎄 Christmas person
I love Christmas! Gender-neutral alternative to Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. With regard to Christmas. Symbolic figure for Christmas gifts: Bring presents to the good children, the bad ones get the birching.
🧙‍♀️ Magician
This is just hocus-pocus or “I'm not a magician!“ Someone wants to watch fantasy movies or has an idea for a carnival costume. Whether real magician or magical personality: It's about supernatural magic.
🧝‍♀️ Elf
My favorite movie is Lord of the Rings! The small, graceful nature spirits with the pointed ears are mediators between nature and humans. The mythical creatures have supernatural abilities, can fly and become invisible. Represent timidity, delicateness and a close affinity to nature.
🧌 Troll
I love fantasy! The mythical creature from Norse mythology with green skin and a big nose is a troll. However, the Emoji can also be used for wantonly annoying other Internet users (“trolling“).
🧛‍♀️ Vampire
I am a creature of the night or “you bloodsucker“! Dark cloak and pointed fangs: The undead in man-shape leave their graves at night to drink blood, preferably of the human kind. Have supernatural powers. The most famous vampire is probably Count Dracula.
🧟‍♀️ Zombie
Walking around like a zombie, playing “Resident Evil“ or watching “The Walking Dead“! Fictional creature from horror movies: a walking dead person, deprived of his or her soul. Mostly bad, scary and out for revenge. Represents will-less, dependent people.
🧞‍♂️ Genie
Tales from Thousand and One Nights, I Dream of Jeannie or Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. Character from oriental fairy tales: Locked in a bottle or lamp for punishment, the genie must satisfy three wishes for everyone who frees him. Metaphor for self-inflicted danger.
🧜‍♀️ Mermaid
The female mythical creature lives underwater and is a mixture of female and fish body. Only a man's love can free the mermaid from her fate. Walt Disney's “Arielle“ is well-known.
🧚‍♂️ Fairy
You still believe in the tooth fairy or “I love Peter Pan films“. The mostly beautiful mythical creatures have magic powers. They can be female as well as male, good or bad. They symbolize magic, purity and childishness.
🥷 Ninja
I have never been here! Dressed in black, masked and armed with a throwing star or sword. Japanese martial artist and master of camouflage and deception. Stands for espionage, supernatural abilities and dark fascination.
👼 Baby Angel
I am innocent or “You are an angel!“ The baby angel emoji with a halo around its head often stands for a miracle, hope or faith.
🤰 Pregnant woman
Someone is expecting a visit from the stork. The pregnant woman who is holding her belly is going to have a baby! The roly-poly belly can also stand for weight gain or you ate too much (“food baby“).
🫃 Pregnant Man
A man put his hands on his pregnancy belly. Can also express that you have eaten very lush and well. Also used jokingly for the “beer belly“. The emoji usually has a positive meaning.
🫄 Pregnant Person
The person embraces her belly and is obviously pregnant. Also used to illustrate the degree of satiety (food baby) or to represent a beer belly. Pregnancy is represented here regardless of gender.
🤱 Breastfeeding
I woke up every two hours last night! A woman breastfeeding a baby. According to a study, about 80% of the mothers in Germany breastfeed their child for about 7 months. Breastfeeding in public is a controversial topic and triggered a trend in social media in 2017.
👩‍🍼 Woman feeding baby
I am babysitting! A woman is feeding a baby with the bottle. Expression of motherliness and care. Jokingly for a mother's boy.
👨‍🍼 Man feeding baby
He is on parental leave! The man is bottle feeding the baby on his arm. The family has grown or you are a proud father. They can also be siblings.
🧑‍🍼 Person feeding baby
My sibling is born! The person is feeding the baby in their arms and smilingly looks at the infant. It's about your own child or sibling love, childcare or parental leave.
🙇 Person Bowing Deeply
A person who is bowing to you. Is grateful because of something and deeply bows to you. Can also be an offering of reverence.
🙅 Face With No Good Gesture
Stop this immediately! Woman with crossed arms. Defensive posture. Shows that something is wrong and disruptive. A signal to stop.
🙆 Face With Ok Gesture
Everything is okay! Woman with hands above her head (OK sign). Wants to tell you that everything is fine. Represents advocacy and approval. Because of the posture also known as ballerina.
💁 Information Desk Person
How can I assist? The service-oriented and friendly woman at the information desk answers a customer's question and uses a hand gesture. Can be used as a question at the end of a message: “What do you think?“ or “I do not care.“
🙋 Happy Person Raising One Hand
Person is cheerful and lifts a hand. Wants to be noticed and to say that he or she has a question or an answer.
🧏 Deaf person
I am deaf! A person moves the index finger between ear and mouth. In American sign language, the sign for deaf. 360 million people worldwide are hearing impaired or deaf, that is 0.1% of the total population.
🤦 Man Grabbing His Head
Facepalm describes a gesture that became popular through the Star Trek series. “That cannot be true!“ is what you think when facing the stupidity of other people. Can also be used if you are embarrassed for someone else.
🤷 Person Shrugs
“I don't know how I can help you” or “Such is life” . The shrug of the shoulders shows ignorance, confusion or the lack of interest in something. Text version: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
🙎 Pouting Person
I am dissatisfied! Emoji pouts and openly shows its displeasure. Could be an indication that someone is angry and annoyed.
🙍 Frowning Person
Emoji shows a woman with a frown. Her expression is very distressed and sad. Could indicate sad news.
💇‍♀️ Person at the hairdresser's
I have to go to the hairdresser's! A change in style is planned or a big event is upcoming. Men visit the hairdresser's more often than women. However, women pay more than men. Symbol of beauty and vanity.
💆‍♀️ Person is being massaged
Whether appointment at the hairdresser's, visit to the beautician or wellness day: The person enjoys a head or facial massage. Maybe the day was stressful, you are assailed by a headache and you just want to relax.
🧖 Person in Steam Sauna
Let's relax! The steam sauna is heated to 80 to 105 °C with a sauna heater. The use of a sauna serves for relaxation and promotes good health. In Scandinavia and Russia, it even serves for cultivating social contacts.
💅 Nail Polish
Woman painting her fingernails is preparing for a special occasion or is dressing up to go out. Can stand for beauty in general, femininity or a manicure appointment. Represents casualness and carefreeness.
🤳 Selfie
Let me take a selfie first! The extended arm holds a cell phone to take a selfie. Often used for self-marketing and a mass phenomenon on social media. Figuratively for a narcissistic person or self-promoter.
💃 Dancing
“I want to party” or “I'm so excited!” The dancing woman in the red dress is also often associated with salsa. In general stands for fun and joy.
🕺 Dancing Man
I had so much fun at the party! Someone had a great time or would like to party in a club. Represents events of all kinds that can be danced at.
👯‍♀️ Women With Bunny Ears
Two Playboy Bunnies with rabbit ears. These models represent the American Playboy magazine for men and globally stand for attractiveness. The emoji is also used as a symbol for ballet as well as for “Let's party!”
🕴 Hovering Man in Suit
Hovering man in hat and suit. Mix of exclamation marks and the logo of the seventies band “The Specialists“. Can be used as a symbol for a ghost.
👩‍🦽 Woman in wheelchair
Is the place accessible? A wheelchair enables a person with impaired mobility to lead a self-determined life. In 1869 the first patent for a wheelchair was granted in the USA. Today there are around 600 variations.
👨‍🦽 Man in wheelchair
We're watching a wheelchair basketball game! Whether due to physical disabilities or injuries, the vehicle enables mobility. In connection with accessibility.
👩‍🦼 Woman in motorized wheelchair
Grandma wants an electric vehicle! To stay mobile and to cover longer distances. Suitable for seniors or for people who are limited in walking. Often seen in the US or in American films.
👨‍🦼 Man in motorized wheelchair
The electromobile can be controlled using a joystick. For bridging distances for people who are limited in walking. As a joke, because you currently feel very old or move very slowly due to tiredness.
🚶‍♂️ Pedestrian
A person is on foot or going for a walk. Can also be used to tell others to cool their jets or to slow things down.
👩‍🦯 Woman with white cane
Please be careful, visually impaired person. The white cane is an official indicator for blind people. With the help of the long stick, the ground can be scanned for obstacles. For orientation and mobility.
👨‍🦯 Man with white cane
Soon I'll be as blind as a bat! The white cane supports visually impaired people in their mobility. By swinging it, obstacles or height differences are recognized.
🧎‍♂️ Kneeling person
One person is kneeling on both knees. Represents a person who is resting or praying. Kneeling down can be a gesture of humility, express religious worship or a meditation posture. Diverted as an emoji for oral sex.
🏃‍♂️ Runner
The person is very athletic and goes jogging regularly. Someone is late or in a hurry and is running to quicker get from one place to another. “I am on the way!“
🧍 Standing person
“He's standing out against others” or “She’s standing above them!” The full body image of a standing person, face forward and without movement. Can be used for a person in general.
👫 Man and Woman Holding Hands
With you, all worries are gone! Couple in love is standing side by side. Man and woman are holding hands, beaming happily.
👭 Two Women Holding Hands
Two women are holding hands. They could be best friends or siblings. Emoji could also explicitly stand for the same-sex female love.
👬 Two Men Holding Hands
We are a great team! Two men holding hands. Can stand for friendship or represent a gay couple.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 People holding hand
We're walking through life hand in hand! Two people holding hands. Expression of affection, whether in a friendship or a relationship. Symbolic for “I stand by you” or “You can always count on me”.
💑 Couple With Heart
I'm so happy with you! A couple in love (man and woman) next to each other. Both are happy and laughing. The heart represents love.
👩‍❤️‍👩 Couple with heart: man, man
Two men standing close together, a heart hovering between them. Love is in the air. Whether newly in love or already in a relationship. The emoji stands for deep feelings and romance.
👨‍❤️‍👨 Couple with heart: woman, woman
Two women with a heart floating in the air between them. The heart represents the romantic relationship between them. It's either young love or they already heard the wedding bells. Symbolic for same-sex love.
💏 Kiss
Man and woman with closed eyes and lips pointed to kiss. They would love to kiss now. The pink heart stands for love.
👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩 Kiss: woman, woman
The eyes are closed, the women are kissing or are about to kiss. The two are in a romantic relationship and feel for each other. The heart stands for their feelings and symbolizes love.
👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Kiss: man, man
Two men with their eyes closed just before they kiss. The two are in a romantic relationship and are in love.
👩 Woman
She is a great woman! The emoji shows an adult female face. Refers to gender and can be used for a mother through a businesswoman to the female neighbor.
👪 Family
Can refer to the classical constellation of father, mother, child(ren), or to a close relationship within the family. You start a family or are invited to a party in the inner circle.
👩‍👦 Family: woman, boy
My little brother is annoying! The woman is the sister or mother of a little boy. Represents family ties. May mean the woman is a single parent.
👩‍👧 Family: woman, girl
My daughter is like me or “I like spending time with my sister“. Used by the mother, it can refer to the daughter or vice versa. Represents family ties. May mean the woman is a single parent.
👩‍👧‍👦 Family: woman, girl, boy
The man is working, his wife spends the day alone with the children. Can refer to a particular mother with her children, to a single parent, or to motherly love in general.
👩‍👦‍👦 Family: woman, boy, boy
My sons are great or “I am a mother of twins“. Can stand for motherly love in general or for kinship.
👩‍👧‍👧 Family: woman, girl, girl
A mere women's household is great! Mother of two daughters or twins. Can also be an aunt with her nieces, or sisters.
👨‍👦 Family: man, boy
Like father, like son or “He takes completely after the father“. Symbolizes a family (father and son, brothers, cousins) and a close relationship. May stand for a father and son trip, love among brothers and sisters or a single parent.
👨‍👧 Family: man, girl
I'm raising my daughter on my own or “My little sister is my one and all“. The persons are related or in a close relationship with each other.
👨‍👧‍👦 Family: man, girl, boy
Single father or the wife is out and about and the husband is looking after the children. A proud father who spends time with his children or an older brother who takes care of his siblings.
👨‍👦‍👦 Family: man, boy, boy
Family man with his sons or the big brother with his younger brothers. Whether related by blood or not, there is a close emotional relationship. Illustrates a father's love, an excursion with his sons or a single father.
👨‍👧‍👧 Family: man, girl, girl
I guard my daughters jealously! Girls are often daddy's girls and fathers would love to lay the world at their princesses' feet. The father is spending time with his daughters or is a single parent.
🪽 Wings
The emoji 🪽 represents a wing and is often used to express freedom, movement, and speed. It can also symbolize spirituality and faith, as wings are frequently associated with angels or higher powers. Additionally, it can be used contextually, for example, to represent the flying of birds or airplanes. In pop culture, the emoji 🪽 is often used to represent superheroes and their abilities. It can also serve as a metaphor for creativity, imagination, and innovation.
🧶 Ball of wool
Untangle the ravel in your head! The fur of sheep, goats and camels is made into wool. By rolling it up to a ball the wool does not get entangled. It warms you, is cuddly and is used for crocheting or knitting. As ball of fur, can be the nickname for fluffy baby animals.
🧵 Thread reel
You are losing the thread, pull the string or dangle on the string. Something is running like a golden thread through a story. A thread of fibers is rolled up on the reel. Used for handicrafts, such as sewing.
🧥 Coat
It is raining, I'll put on a coat! The days are getting colder or it's already winter. The coat protects against rain and chill and is a fashionable accessory.
🥼 Laboratory coat
Later on, I will have to go to the doctor! The knee-length coat made of white or light fabric is used as working garment in the chemical or medical industry. Symbol of cleanliness and purity.
🦺 Safety vest
My new workwear is here! The vest in signal colors serves for better visibility. Used by construction workers, airport employees or stadium stewards, as well as in the event of breakdowns in road traffic.
👚 Woman's Clothes
I am dressing up today! The feminine garment can be worn on many occasions. Whether casually in your leisure time or businesslike at work. The blouse can represent fashion and femininity.
👕 T-Shirt
It is getting warmer outside, you can wear short sleeves again. You need new t-shirts, the girlfriend wants to go shopping. At the so-called wet t-shirt contest the female participants are soused with water.
👖 Jeans
The cult trousers are extremely popular with both sexes. As dungarees, because of the robustness or as casual wear, because of the offhandedness. The blue jeans can stand for fashion, casual look or shopping.
🩲 Underpants
Briefs, panties, knickers. Whether underwear or swimming trunks, this model is scanty and tight. Men have an average of 23 underpants in their closets. Four out of five men buy their underwear themselves and the most popular color is black.
🩳 Shorts
Pack your swimming trunks! We’re going to the lake or on vacation. The comfortable item of clothing can be swimming trunks, boxer shorts, Bermuda shorts or slacks.
👔 Shirt With Tie
A shirt with a matching tie is often worn for work and formal occasions. There is something to celebrate and the man is dressing up.
👗 Dress
Symbol of femininity. Whether dress with spaghetti straps in summer, evening dress for the chic event or party dress for the club. Represents fashion, shopping or beauty.
👙 Bikini
I want to go swimming and to bathe in the sun! The bikini is a symbol of summer, sun and fun. Can also mean “You look great, sexy bikini!”
👘 Kimono
Traditional Japanese garment. The kimono is worn by both men and women. Symbol of Japanese culture or cuisine as well as travel to Japan.
🥻 Sari
The wrap robe is a traditional piece of clothing. The colorful fabric is between 5 and 9 m long. Expresses the preference for Bollywood films or fashion and represents Hinduism or India.
🩱 One-piece swimsuit
Summer can come! With swimwear you associate hot summer days, swimming in the lake or vacationing by the sea. Maybe a new swimsuit is needed or you may have discovered swimming for yourself.
🩴 Thongs
Summer, sun, sea! Leisure sandals for the summer. Sandals are the oldest type of shoes in the world and have been around for 3,000 years. In the 1950s, the plastic variant was spread over the world from Japan via the USA. Synonym for the beach lifestyle.
🥿 Ballerina
I am going to put on ballerinas for our city stroll! The ballerina is a flat, girlish shoe to slip in. The name comes from the visual resemblance to the shoes used in ballet. Ballerinas are very popular, can be perfectly combined and are comfortable.
👠 High-Heeled Shoe
Attention, here comes a vamp! Men are sexually attracted by red high heels. Wants to go out and experience something exciting.
👡 Woman's Sandal
The fashionable, open lady's shoe can only be worn in spring or summer. Represents beautiful and warm days, balmy summer nights or holidays.
👢 Ladies’ boots
I’ve got great new boots or I'm dressing up today! The days are getting cooler and eventually we can wear boots again. Maybe the other person wants to go shopping for new boots: On average, women buy six pairs of shoes per year.
👞 Man's Shoe
I bought new shoes! The men's shoe can be worn at work, for going out or in leisure time. On average, men own 8 pairs of shoes, women 17.
👟 Sports shoe
We are going jogging! A special shoe for sports activities, for example, for the gym or for golfing, or a sneaker as a fashionable item. The emoji symbolizes a healthy and active lifestyle.
🥾 Hiking boot
Let's go hiking! The robust shoes protect the foot and provide stability, shock absorption and surefootedness. In the past, hiking was considered boring, but it is becoming a trend sport now. Out into nature!
🧦 Socks
“This knocked his socks off!”, “Put a sock in it!” or “Now pull your socks up!” Socks protect our feet from the cold and help to avoid blisters. A status symbol till the Middle Ages, a bulk good today. If you aren't careful, they are eaten by the washing machine or the dog!
🧤 Gloves
It's cold, I need my gloves! Accessory, protection or winter clothing. Gloves protect hands from coldness, humidity and dirt.
🧣 Scarf
Wrap up warm, it's cold outside! Part of winter clothing on cold days. Whether winter holiday or fashion accessory, the scarf protects you against wind, is cuddly and keeps your neck warm.
🎩 Top Hat
In Great Britain, the top hat is worn on traditional occasions like a wedding. Also known from Monopoly.
🧢 Baseball cap
We are following the games of the Major League! The baseball cap with the sun visor is a fashionable headgear and protects against the sun. The cap has its origin with the baseball players in the United States. Today it is part of casual wear.
👒 Woman's Hat
On the one hand, the hat is a sunscreen, on the other hand a fashionable accessory. Often made of straw, with wide brim and ribbon. Symbol for summer and vacation. In many cultures symbol of social status.
🎓 Alumnus Hat
The graduation ceremony will be tomorrow! The black, square hat with a tassel is also called graduation hat, bachelor hat or scholar hat. The graduates collectively toss up their hats at the ceremony after having obtained their academic degrees. Symbol for graduation of school or examinations, and for education.
⛑ Rescue Worker's Helmet
In Japan, the white cross is used as a safety notice on construction sites. The protective helmet can refer to rescue workers or people working in emergency services.
🪖 Military helmet
I will fight for you! The camouflage helmet is part of the uniform and protects the wearer. In connection with the military or the soldier's profession. Jokingly for an authoritarian person.
👑 Crown
“This is top” or “You are the best!” The crown embellished with precious jewels represents power and luxury. Is also known as king emoji.
👝 Clutch
Let's go out tonight! The small, chic bag only offers space for the bare essentials and is carried in the hand. This stylish accessory is perfect for parties, business events or other important events.
👛 Wallet
After the shopping trip, the money has run out or the wallet was forgotten at home. The accessory keeps loose money but also credit cards or make-up. Can refer to shopping or money and stand for femininity and everything girlish.
👜 Handbag
I really need a new handbag! Fashion accessory and for carrying personal belongings. Women spend 76 days of their lives on finding items in their handbag. The handbag also stands for privacy.
💼 Briefcase
He’s got a business appointment! Business papers, files or the laptop are transported in the briefcase. Stands for seriousness and professional life. Some success or career advancement can be placed in the plus column.
🎒 Satchel
We’re going back to school or we have vacation time! There is room in the satchel for books, notebooks and lunch. The emoji is mostly used in connection with school and education but also for traveling.
🧳 Suitcase
I pack my bags and take with me... I am going on a journey! Symbol of wanderlust, freedom and vacation. We usually fetch our suitcase only during the holiday season. Women pack in an organized way with a list, yet often taking too much with them while men tackle packing in a relaxed manner.
👓 Glasses
I'll take a close look at this! The glasses help people with poor eyesight to better see their environment. Some people wear glasses to look intellectual or intelligent. Symbol for bookworms or nerds.
🕶 Dark Sunglasses
I've got the swag! Symbol for hot, sunny days but also for coolness and distinctive mark of agents. With dark glasses, other people can be watched unnoticed.
🥽 Safety glasses
I need new ski goggles or “We wear safety goggles in the lab“. The safety glasses protect the eyes from dust, water, dirt, splinters and other harmful influences.
🌂 Closed umbrella
It’s going to rain, take an umbrella with you! The emoji can refer to the weather (clouds are coming up) or the umbrella itself. The umbrella is already 1,000 years old and was originally designed to protect people against the sun.
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Emoji Meaning: How Smileys and Emojis can better express your feelings

Have you ever wondered how to better express your feelings? In this video you will learn how smileys and emojis can help you show your emotions. We explain the meaning of various emojis from the "Smileys & People" category and how they make our messages more lively and understandable.