👃
nose
Unicode: 1F443
Description
A cartoon-style ear, usually light-skinned, facing to the right.
Group:
People & Body > body-parts
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents hearing, listening, or related to the sense of sound. Can also be used to imply gossip, eavesdropping, or paying attention.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It's a straightforward representation of the human ear, used to convey concepts related to audition or attention.
Usage Examples
- Inquiring about sound: 'Did you hear that? 👂'
- Expressing attention: 'I'm all ears! Tell me everything. 👂'
- Indicating listening: 'Listening to some music. 👂🎶'
- Suggesting gossip: 'Spill the tea! 👂☕'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for 'listening', 'hearing', 'paying attention', or sometimes 'gossip'.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often signifying active listening or sometimes a playful way to say 'I'm all ears'.