| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 👀 | Eyes | Symbolizes watching, observing, or attention | Smileys & People | U+1F440 | :eyes: |
Meaning
The 👀 emoji shows a pair of eyes looking to the side, commonly used to indicate watching, observing, or drawing attention to something.
Common Uses
- To express curiosity or interest in a topic.
- Signaling that something is being watched or monitored.
- Indicating surprise or disbelief by ‘looking’ at a statement.
- Drawing attention to a message or detail.
- Reacting to gossip or secret information.
Examples
Did you see what just happened? 👀
I'm watching you 👀
Interesting news... 👀
Related Emojis
- 👁️ Eye: a single eye, often used for seeing or vision.
- 🧐 Face with Monocle: expressing scrutiny or close examination.
- 🙄 Face with Rolling Eyes: expressing annoyance or disbelief, unlike simple observation.
- 👓 Glasses: symbolizing seeing or focus, but unrelated to expression.
Technical Notes
This emoji uses the codepoint U+1F440 and appeared around Unicode version 6.0. Its appearance may vary slightly across platforms but consistently depicts two wide-open eyes looking sideways. It does not support skin tone modifiers.
FAQ
What does the 👀 emoji mean?
It represents watching, looking, or paying attention.
How is the 👀 emoji used?
It commonly expresses curiosity, monitoring, or draws attention to a message.
Does the meaning of the 👀 emoji change by context?
Yes, it can imply curiosity, suspicion, or highlight surprising information depending on context.