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🧑 Adult Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Gender-neutral grown-up face — the emoji equivalent of a blank form that says "prefer not to specify." Part of Unicode's push toward inclusive representation, it works for any adult context where gender isn't the point. Perfect for "adulting is hard" complaints.
When to Use
Use for referring to adults in a gender-inclusive way, or when gender is not relevant to the context.
Example Usage
- “Every adult should know this 🧑”
- “Adulting is hard 🧑”
- “Grown-up time 🧑”
Popular Combinations
🧑💼
Working adult
🧑🎓
Graduated adult
🧑🏠
Adult at home
How Adult looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Did You Know?
Gender-neutral emoji (🧑 "person" variants) were systematically added starting in Unicode 10.0, providing alternatives to gendered defaults for dozens of professions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🧑 mean in a text message?▼
Gender-neutral grown-up face — the emoji equivalent of a blank form that says "prefer not to specify." Part of Unicode's push toward inclusive representation, it works for any adult context where gender isn't the point. Perfect for "adulting is hard" complaints. Use for referring to adults in a gender-inclusive way, or when gender is not relevant to the context. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 🧑?▼
You can use the Adult emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 🧑 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Adult emoji is encoded as U+1f9d1 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🧑 and in CSS content: "\1f9d1". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🧑?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:adult:` to insert the Adult emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🧑 a newer emoji?▼
The Adult emoji was added in Unicode 5.0. It has been around long enough to have universal support across modern devices and platforms.
Unicode
U+1f9d1
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 5.0
Shortcodes
:adult:Keywords
persongenderneutral
When to Use 🧑 Adult
Use for referring to adults in a gender-inclusive way, or when gender is not relevant to the context.
- •Send 🧑 when you want to express or reference "adult" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🧑 in conversations about person or gender to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🧑 Adult on social media posts, stories, or comments related to adult
- •Combine 🧑 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about person, gender, neutral
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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