man detective
Unicode: 1F575 FE0F 200D 2642 FE0F
Description
A stylized figure wearing a fedora, portrayed as a detective or spy, typically with a trench coat. It's a combination of the 'Sleuth or Spy' person emoji and the male sign.
Group:
People & Body > person-role
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents curiosity, investigation, mystery, hidden motives, or a sense of observation. Can also imply being sneaky or watchful.
Backstory
The core 'Sleuth or Spy' (🕵️) emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 (2014). The male variation (🕵️♂️) was added as part of Emoji 4.0 in 2016, enabling gender-specific representations of various professions and roles. It visually combines the original detective emoji with the male gender sign.
Usage Examples
- Asking a probing question: 'What really happened? 🕵️♂️'
- Suggesting someone is secretly watching: 'He's always observing everything 🕵️♂️'
- Indicating a search or investigation: 'Time to put on my detective hat 🕵️♂️'
- Expressing a sense of mystery: 'There's something suspicious going on 🕵️♂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with classic detective archetypes (e.g., Sherlock Holmes, film noir) or used playfully to suggest someone is snooping.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, but might also be used in contexts related to secret agents or undercover activities, perhaps influenced by detective manga/anime.