👹 Ogre Emoji Meaning

Emoji Name Meaning Category Codepoint Shortcodes
👹 Ogre A mythical, demon-like monster from Japanese folklore. Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs U+1F479 :ogre:
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Meaning

The 👹 emoji depicts a red-faced ogre with horns, symbolizing a fierce demon or monster from traditional Japanese folklore. It often conveys themes of fear, mischief, or supernatural danger.

Common Uses

  • Expressing something scary, monstrous, or frightening.
  • Referencing Japanese folklore or mythical creatures.
  • Playfully teasing someone by calling them monstrous or scary.
  • Depicting Halloween or horror-related topics.

Examples

Watch out for the 👹 tonight!
Feeling like a 👹 before my morning coffee.
That movie was full of 👹 and spooky scenes.

Related Emojis

  • 👺: Represents a Tengu spirit, another Japanese mythical creature, typically more mischievous.
  • 😈: Shows a smiling purple devil, used for playful or naughty meanings.
  • 👻: A ghost emoji representing the supernatural or spooky.
  • 🧟‍♂️: Zombie emoji, another type of monster but from Western horror.

Technical Notes

Codepoint: U+1F479, introduced around Unicode 6.0 (2010). Its depiction varies slightly across platforms but typically shows a red-faced ogre with horns and sharp teeth. This emoji does not support skin tone modifiers as it represents a mythical creature.

FAQ

What does the 👹 emoji mean?
A red ogre or demon from Japanese folklore symbolizing a monster or frightening being.

How is the 👹 emoji used?
Commonly to indicate something scary, monstrous, or related to Japanese mythical themes.

Does the meaning of the 👹 emoji change by context?
Its meaning can shift from literal monsters to playful teasing or horror-related topics depending on conversation.

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