nose Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F443 ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the nose emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
When trying to convey a sense of smell or something being pungent, individuals often reach for the nose emoji, which directly represents the human nose and is used to express that something smells or to indicate a strong scent, and figuratively it can signify suspicion or distrust, while in slang, it is sometimes used to ask if someone has caught wind of a particular rumor or news, with the nose also symbolizing a keen sense of awareness or intuition. The nose emoji is often utilized to add a touch of humor or lightheartedness to a message. It can also be used to express distaste or disgust at a foul odor. The emoji's meaning is closely tied to the sense of smell and its associated emotions and reactions.
nose 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 nose emoji is used
The nose emoji is frequently used in casual conversations, particularly in texting and social media captions, to add a playful or humorous tone to a message, and its usage can vary across different platforms, with younger generations and TikTok users often employing it in a more ironic or sarcastic manner, while older generations may use it more literally to describe a strong scent or smell. The tone of the emoji can range from amused to disgusted, depending on the context in which it is used. In comments sections, the nose emoji can be used to express skepticism or doubt about a particular claim or statement. Its usage is often informal and conversational, making it a popular choice for everyday online interactions.
nose emoji examples
- just smelled the worst odor in the gym ๐
- something fishy is going on here ๐
How to copy the nose emoji
To use the nose 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+1F443), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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nose emoji on different platforms
How the nose emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



nose Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | nose |
| Category | People & Body |
| Codepoints | U+1F443 |
| Shortcode | :nose: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
nose Emoji FAQ
When trying to convey a sense of smell or something being pungent, individuals often reach for the nose emoji, which directly represents the human nose and is used to express that something smells or to indicate a strong scent, and figuratively it can signify suspicion or distrust, while in slang, it is sometimes used to ask if someone has caught wind of a particular rumor or news, with the nose also symbolizing a keen sense of awareness or intuition. The nose emoji is often utilized to add a touch of humor or lightheartedness to a message.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F443, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :nose:.
People also search for the nose emoji as body, noses, nosey, odor, smell.