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🧏♂️ Deaf Man Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Pointing to his ear, representing the deaf male experience. Beyond just a symbol, it's a nod to deaf culture — which has its own art, literature, humor, and social norms that many hearing people never learn about.
When to Use
Use for deaf men, hearing accessibility, or male deaf representation.
Example Usage
- “Deaf and proud 🧏♂️”
- “Sign language is my language 🧏♂️”
- “Can not hear you, text me 🧏♂️”
Popular Combinations
🧏♂️🤙
Call me in sign language
🧏♂️💬
Prefers text communication
🧏♂️❤️
Deaf pride
How Deaf Man 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🧏♂️ mean in a text message?▼
Pointing to his ear, representing the deaf male experience. Beyond just a symbol, it's a nod to deaf culture — which has its own art, literature, humor, and social norms that many hearing people never learn about. Use for deaf men, hearing accessibility, or male deaf representation. 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 Deaf Man 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 Deaf Man emoji is encoded as U+1f9cf-200d-2642-fe0f in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🧏-200d-2642-fe0f; and in CSS content: "\1f9cf-200d-2642-fe0f". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🧏♂️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:deaf_man:` to insert the Deaf Man emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🧏♂️ a newer emoji?▼
The Deaf Man emoji was added in Unicode 12.0. It has broad support on modern devices but may not render on older phones or operating systems.
Unicode
U+1f9cf-200d-2642-fe0f
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 12.0
Shortcodes
:deaf_man:Keywords
accessibility
When to Use 🧏♂️ Deaf Man
Use for deaf men, hearing accessibility, or male deaf representation.
- •Send 🧏♂️ when you want to express or reference "deaf man" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🧏♂️ in conversations about accessibility to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🧏♂️ Deaf Man on social media posts, stories, or comments related to deaf man
- •Add 🧏♂️ to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to deaf man
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Mac
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