👻
Ghost Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F47B 1F47B |
Emoji Name | ghost |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | ghostspirithalloweenspookywhite |
👻 Meaning and Explanation
👻 depicts a friendly, cartoon-like ghost, often with arms outstretched. It is a popular symbol for ghosts, spirits, or supernatural entities.
This emoji is commonly used to represent Halloween, spooky themes, haunted places, or something disappearing/vanishing. It can also symbolize playfulness, mischief, or a lighthearted scare.
It evokes a sense of mystery, fun, and often appears in contexts related to parties, costumes, or paranormal activities.
👻 How to Use
This emoji is commonly used in contexts related to Halloween, spooky themes, and things that disappear.
- To talk about ghosts or haunted places:
Use it when discussing paranormal stories, haunted houses, or spooky movies. - To celebrate Halloween:
It's perfect for posts about costumes, trick-or-treating, or Halloween parties. - To imply something has disappeared or vanished:
Metaphorically, it can be used when someone ghosts you (stops communicating) or something is gone. - To express a playful scare or mischief:
When something is a little bit spooky but not truly frightening.
👻 Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 Global | Ghost, spooky, Halloween, something disappearing. | Widely understood as a friendly ghost. |
| 👻 Online/Social Media | Often used in the context of "ghosting" (suddenly ending communication). | A popular emoji for lighthearted spooky content. |