detective
Unicode: 1F575 FE0F
Description
A figure of a detective, often depicted with a fedora or deerstalker hat, a trench coat, and sometimes holding a magnifying glass or pipe. The FE0F (variation selector-16) specifies an emoji style.
Group:
People & Body > person-role
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents curiosity, investigation, mystery, solving puzzles, or being observant.
Backstory
The detective emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 7.0 in 2014. Its design is a clear homage to classic fictional detectives, solidifying its role as a visual shorthand for investigation and mystery in digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Investigating a problem: 'Time to put on my detective hat and figure this out! 🕵️'
- Solving a mystery: 'I finally cracked the case! 🕵️'
- Looking for information: 'Let me do some detective work and find that answer for you. 🕵️'
- Expressing curiosity: 'Something suspicious is going on here... 🕵️'
- Playful 'snooping': 'What are you hiding? I'm on the case! 🕵️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with fictional detectives like Sherlock Holmes or police investigations.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with investigation, mystery, or playful curiosity. It might also sometimes be used in the context of 'gossiping' or 'digging up information' in a lighthearted way.