Person Shrugging
U+1F937
Approved in Unicode 6.0+
What Does Person Shrugging 🤷 Emoji Mean?
The Person Shrugging 🤷 emoji shows a person with palms up and shoulders raised in a shrug. It represents ‘I don’t know’, ‘I don’t care’, or ‘whatever’ — expressing uncertainty, indifference, or accepting a situation you cannot change. The text version ¯_(ツ)_/¯ is essentially the same gesture. Available in different gender and skin tone variations.
Also Known As: Person Shrugging, Person Shrugging Symbol, Person Shrugging Sign, Person Shrugging Icon
When to Use Person Shrugging Emoji
Use 🤷 to express uncertainty, indifference, accepting things as they are, or responding to questions you don’t have answers for.
Example Sentences with 🤷
- I don’t know 🤷
- Whatever happens 🤷
- Not my problem 🤷
- It is what it is 🤷
- Beats me 🤷
Person Shrugging on Different Platforms
See how Person Shrugging 🤷 appears on different devices and apps:
| Platform | Appearance |
|---|---|
| Apple (iOS) | 🤷 Apple’s polished design with detailed shading |
| Google (Android) | 🤷 Google Noto Color Emoji flat design |
| Samsung | 🤷 Samsung One UI with vibrant colors |
| Microsoft | 🤷 Microsoft Fluent design |
| 🤷 WhatsApp displays similar to Apple’s design | |
| 🤷 Facebook uses consistently across apps | |
| Twitter / X | 🤷 Twemoji open-source design |
Popular Person Shrugging Combos
Combine 🤷 with other emojis for more expressive messages:
- 🤷❤️ — Love version
- 🤷🔥 — Fire/intense version
- 🤷✨ — Sparkly version
- 🤷🤷🤷 — Triple emphasis
Person Shrugging Emoji Codes
| Code Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+1F937 |
| HTML Hex | 🤷 |
| HTML Decimal | 🤷 |
| Shortcode | :shrug: |
| CSS Code | 1F937 |
| Category | People & Body |
| Subcategory | Person Gesture |
How to Type Person Shrugging 🤷 Emoji
- 📱 iPhone (iOS): Open emoji keyboard → Search “person shrugging” → Tap to insert
- 🤖 Android: Open emoji keyboard → Search “person shrugging” → Tap to insert
- 💻 Windows: Press
Win + .(period key) → Search “person shrugging” - 🍎 Mac: Press
Cmd + Ctrl + Space→ Search “person shrugging” - 🌐 HTML: Use code
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Tags
#person #shrugging #people body #person gesture
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🤷 Person Shrugging emoji mean?
The Person Shrugging 🤷 emoji shows a person with palms up and shoulders raised in a shrug. It represents ‘I don’t know’, ‘I don’t care’, or ‘whatever’ — expressing uncertainty, indifference, or accept…
How do I copy the Person Shrugging emoji?
Click the Copy button on the homepage emoji modal to instantly copy 🤷 to your clipboard. You can paste it anywhere — texts, social media, emails, or documents.
What category does Person Shrugging emoji belong to?
The Person Shrugging 🤷 emoji is in the People & Body category, specifically under Person Gesture.
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