older person Emoji
🧓 · U+1F9D3 · Emoji 5.0
What does the older person emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
An older adult, the 🧓 emoji represents a senior citizen, typically used to signify a grandparent or elderly individual. Figuratively, it can symbolize wisdom, experience, or a traditional perspective. In slang, the 🧓 emoji may be used to jokingly refer to someone as old-fashioned or out of touch with modern trends. It is often used to convey a sense of respect or nostalgia for older generations.
older person in every skin tone
This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.
How the older person emoji is used
The 🧓 emoji is frequently used in social media captions and text messages to express affection or admiration for grandparents or elderly relatives. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, younger generations may use the 🧓 emoji in a humorous or ironic way to poke fun at outdated technology or cultural norms. The tone of the 🧓 emoji can vary depending on the context, ranging from playful teasing to heartfelt appreciation. In comments and online forums, the 🧓 emoji may be used to self-identify as an older adult or to show solidarity with elderly individuals.
older person emoji examples
- just had dinner with grandma and grandpa 🧓 love them so much
- my dad is such a 🧓 when it comes to using his new smartphone
How to copy the older person emoji
To use the older person 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+1F9D3), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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older person emoji on different platforms
How the older person emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.
older person Emoji Details
| Emoji | 🧓 |
| Name | older person |
| Category | People & Body |
| Codepoints | U+1F9D3 |
| Shortcode | :older_person: |
| Emoji version | 5.0 |
| Unicode version | 5.0 |
older person Emoji FAQ
An older adult, the 🧓 emoji represents a senior citizen, typically used to signify a grandparent or elderly individual. Figuratively, it can symbolize wisdom, experience, or a traditional perspective.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste 🧓 wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F9D3, introduced in Emoji version 5.0 (Unicode 5.0). Its shortcode is :older_person:.
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