🧏♂ Deaf Man Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🧏♂ | Deaf Man | Represents a man who is deaf or hard of hearing. | People & Body | 1F9CF 200D 2642 | :deaf_man: |
Meaning
The 🧏♂ emoji depicts a man who is deaf or hard of hearing, often shown in a gesture related to listening or communication. It acknowledges hearing impairment and sign language users.
Common Uses
- Representing deafness or hearing difficulties in conversation.
- Indicating sign language use or Deaf culture.
- Describing inclusivity of people with hearing disability.
- Contextualizing topics about accessibility or communication methods.
- Expressing identity or support within the deaf community.
Examples
"Let's include 🧏♂ in our accessibility guide.""He is 🧏♂ and uses sign language.""Supporting the 🧏♂ community."
Related Emojis
- 🧏♀ (Deaf Woman): Represents a deaf woman, emphasizing gender distinction.
- 🧏 (Deaf Person): Gender-neutral form of the deaf individual emoji.
- ♿ (Wheelchair Symbol): Highlights accessibility, though for mobility rather than hearing.
- 🤟 (Love-You Gesture): Commonly used in sign language contexts, expressing affection.
Technical Notes
The emoji is a combination of codepoints 1F9CF, a zero-width joiner (200D), and the male sign 2642, introduced around Unicode 12.0. It supports all skin tone modifiers for personalization.
FAQ
What does the 🧏♂ emoji mean?
A man who is deaf or hard of hearing, often indicating hearing impairment or sign language use.
How is the 🧏♂ emoji used?
To represent deafness, sign language, accessibility, or inclusion of hearing-impaired individuals.
Does the meaning of the 🧏♂ emoji change by context?
It generally relates to hearing impairment but can also signify support for Deaf culture or communication methods.
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