hippopotamus
A yellow circular emoji face with a long, pointed nose, often depicted with a small, round head and dark eyes, representing the Pinocchio character.
There are different emoji meanings for hippopotamus in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Strongly associated with the tale of Pinocchio, where his nose grows with each lie. Widely understood to mean lying or deceit.
- East Asian culture
- Similar understanding as Western cultures, but its usage might be less common compared to other universal emojis for dishonesty, as the Pinocchio story might not be as culturally central in some regions.
