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Detective Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F575 U+FE0F 1F575-FE0F |
Emoji Name | detective |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.7Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | detectivespyinvestigate |
🕵️ Meaning and Explanation
The detective emoji 🕵️ shows a person in a trench coat and hat looking mysterious. It stands for investigation, solving clues, or keeping something secret.
It can also hint at someone snooping around or gathering information in a sneaky way.
🕵️ How to Use
- Talking about solving a mystery
- Joking about being nosy
- Planning a secret mission
🕵️ Cultural Background
The detective emoji draws from classic detective imagery and varies in interpretation based on cultural familiarity with detective fiction.
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🌎 Global | Investigation, mystery solving | Universal detective archetype |
| 🎬 Film noir culture | Classic detective movies | Sherlock Holmes, film noir aesthetics |
| 📚 Mystery genre | Crime fiction, detective stories | Literary and entertainment contexts |
| 📱 Social media | Playful snooping, curiosity | Lighthearted investigative humor |