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👂 Ear Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The classic "I'm listening" body part. Drop it when someone's about to share hot gossip, or use the phrase "I'm all ears 👂" for peak dad-energy communication. Supports skin tone modifiers, because representation matters even for ears.
When to Use
Use for listening, hearing, or audio topics.
Example Usage
- “I'm all ears 👂”
- “Did you hear that? 👂”
- “Listen up 👂”
Popular Combinations
👂🎵
Listening to music
👂💬
Listening to talk
👂👀
Paying attention
How Ear 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.
Related Emojis
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 👂 mean in a text message?▼
The classic "I'm listening" body part. Drop it when someone's about to share hot gossip, or use the phrase "I'm all ears 👂" for peak dad-energy communication. Supports skin tone modifiers, because representation matters even for ears. Use for listening, hearing, or audio topics. 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 Ear 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 Ear emoji is encoded as U+1f442 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 👂 and in CSS content: "\1f442". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 👂?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:ear:` to insert the Ear emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f442
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:ear:Keywords
facehearsoundlisten
When to Use 👂 Ear
Use for listening, hearing, or audio topics.
- •Send 👂 when you want to express or reference "ear" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 👂 in conversations about face or hear to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 👂 Ear on social media posts, stories, or comments related to ear
- •Combine 👂 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about face, hear, sound
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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