person shrugging Emoji
๐คท ยท U+1F937 ยท Emoji 3.0
What does the person shrugging emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A person shrugging, the ๐คท emoji represents a gesture of indifference, resignation, or uncertainty, and is often used figuratively to convey a sense of "I don't know" or "I don't care". It can also be used to express a lack of knowledge or understanding, or to signal that someone is not taking responsibility for something. In slang, it is sometimes used to imply "maybe" or "I'm not sure", which is why it is often searched for as the "maybe emoji". This emoji is a visual representation of a common human gesture, making it easily recognizable and relatable.
person shrugging in every skin tone
This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.
๐ป Light๐ผ Medium-light๐ฝ Medium๐พ Medium-dark๐ฟ Dark
How the person shrugging emoji is used
The tone of the ๐คท emoji can vary depending on the context in which it is used, ranging from playful and casual to sarcastic and dismissive. In texting and social media captions, it is often used to add a lighthearted or humorous touch to a message, while in comments and online forums, it can be used to express skepticism or disagreement. On platforms like TikTok, the ๐คท emoji is frequently used in a more playful and ironic way, often to poke fun at a situation or to express mock indifference. The emoji's meaning and usage can also differ across generations and cultural contexts.
person shrugging emoji examples
- idk what to eat for dinner ๐คท
- asked him to help with the project and he just sent me ๐คท
How to copy the person shrugging emoji
To use the person shrugging 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+1F937), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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person shrugging emoji on different platforms
How the person shrugging emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



person shrugging Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐คท |
| Name | person shrugging |
| Category | People & Body |
| Codepoints | U+1F937 |
| Shortcode | :person_shrugging: |
| Emoji version | 3.0 |
| Unicode version | 3.0 |
person shrugging Emoji FAQ
A person shrugging, the ๐คท emoji represents a gesture of indifference, resignation, or uncertainty, and is often used figuratively to convey a sense of "I don't know" or "I don't care". It can also be used to express a lack of knowledge or understanding, or to signal that someone is not taking responsibility for something.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐คท wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F937, introduced in Emoji version 3.0 (Unicode 3.0). Its shortcode is :person_shrugging:.
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