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๐คท Shrug Emoji โ Meaning & Usage
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Description
Both arms raised, palms turned upward in the classic "I don't know" gesture. Before this emoji existed (Unicode 9.0, 2016), people typed out the kaomoji ยฏ_(ใ)_/ยฏ which became so iconic it arguably pressured Unicode into creating the official version. It expresses uncertainty, indifference, or a resigned acceptance of chaos. The emoji version includes a gender-neutral person, though gendered variants (๐คทโโ๏ธ/๐คทโโ๏ธ) are more commonly used.
When to Use
Use when you don't know something, expressing indifference, or 'it is what it is.'
Example Usage
- โAsked me where I want to eat, honestly no clue ๐คทโ
- โThe package says delivered but it's not here ๐คทโ
- โShe's mad at me and I genuinely have no idea why ๐คทโ
Popular Combinations
๐คทโ
No clue
๐คท๐
Awkward uncertainty
๐คท๐คท
Complete confusion
How Shrug looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style โ colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ๐คท mean in a text message?โผ
Both arms raised, palms turned upward in the classic "I don't know" gesture. Before this emoji existed (Unicode 9.0, 2016), people typed out the kaomoji ยฏ_(ใ)_/ยฏ which became so iconic it arguably pressured Unicode into creating the official version. It expresses uncertainty, indifference, or a resigned acceptance of chaos. The emoji version includes a gender-neutral person, though gendered variants (๐คทโโ๏ธ/๐คทโโ๏ธ) are more commonly used. Use when you don't know something, expressing indifference, or 'it is what it is.' The tone can shift depending on context โ a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use ๐คท?โผ
You can use the Shrug emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji โ including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is ๐คท encoded in Unicode?โผ
The Shrug emoji is encoded as U+1f937 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🤷 and in CSS content: "\1f937". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for ๐คท?โผ
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:shrug:` to insert the Shrug emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f937
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 3.0
Shortcodes
:shrug:Keywords
personshruggingregardless
When to Use ๐คท Shrug
Use when you don't know something, expressing indifference, or 'it is what it is.'
- โขSend ๐คท when you want to express or reference "shrug" in a message โ it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- โขUse ๐คท in conversations about person or shrugging to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- โขReact with ๐คท Shrug on social media posts, stories, or comments related to shrug
- โขCombine ๐คท with related emoji in captions or bios โ works well when talking about person, shrugging, regardless
โจ๏ธ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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