disguised face Emoji
๐ฅธ ยท U+1F978 ยท Emoji 13.0
What does the disguised face emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Literally, ๐ฅธ represents a face with a disguised or concealed identity, often with a fake mustache, whereas figuratively it signifies secrecy, stealth, or playfully misleading behavior, and in slang usage, it can imply someone is being sneaky or hiding their true intentions, with connotations of espionage or detective work. This emoji can also be used to convey a sense of mystery or intrigue. Its meaning is closely tied to the idea of deception or hiding one's true self. In digital communication, ๐ฅธ is often used to add a lighthearted or humorous tone to a message.
How the disguised face emoji is used
In texting and social media captions, ๐ฅธ is frequently used to express that someone is being sneaky or secretive, often in a playful or joking manner, with a tone that can range from mischievous to mysterious. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, ๐ฅธ is used in comments and hashtags to add a touch of whimsy or intrigue to a post, and its usage can vary across different age groups and online communities. The tone of the emoji can shift depending on the context, ranging from playful teasing to more serious references to secrecy or deception. Its usage is more prevalent among younger generations and in informal online settings.
disguised face emoji examples
- just saw my ex at the store and I had to put on my best disguised face ๐ฅธ
- who ate the last donut ๐ฅธ
How to copy the disguised face emoji
To use the disguised face emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F978), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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How the disguised face emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



disguised face Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฅธ |
| Name | disguised face |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Codepoints | U+1F978 |
| Shortcode | :disguised_face: |
| Emoji version | 13.0 |
| Unicode version | 13.0 |
disguised face Emoji FAQ
Literally, ๐ฅธ represents a face with a disguised or concealed identity, often with a fake mustache, whereas figuratively it signifies secrecy, stealth, or playfully misleading behavior, and in slang usage, it can imply someone is being sneaky or hiding their true intentions, with connotations of espionage or detective work. This emoji can also be used to convey a sense of mystery or intrigue.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฅธ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F978, introduced in Emoji version 13.0 (Unicode 13.0). Its shortcode is :disguised_face:.
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