elf: light skin tone
Unicode: 1F9DD 1F3FB
Description
A person kneeling, wearing a long hooded cloak, with an overall sense of mystery or anonymity, suggesting a figure observing or waiting. The 1F3FB modifier indicates a light skin tone.
Group:
People & Body > person-fantasy
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Mystery, anonymity, humility, observation, contemplation, waiting, or sometimes a sense of being hidden or secretive. The kneeling posture can also imply respect or supplication.
Backstory
This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 12.0 in 2019 and added to Emoji 12.0. Its generic, hooded appearance makes it versatile for conveying various senses of a cloaked figure, be it mythical, religious, or simply anonymous. The skin tone modifier was added to allow for more inclusive representation.
Usage Examples
- Expressing deep thought or waiting: 'Me, waiting for the weekend... 🧎🏻♀️'
- Indicating humility or prayer: 'Just taking a moment to reflect. 🧎🏻'
- Suggesting a hidden presence: 'Someone's always watching... 🧎🏻'
- In gaming or fantasy contexts: 'My character's ready for the quest! 🧎🏻'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Can be interpreted as a figure of a monk/nun, someone in prayer, or a generic 'mysterious person.' Sometimes used in contexts of 'waiting for something' or 'observing quietly.'
East Asian culture:
May also be associated with figures in traditional attire, or convey a similar sense of humility or deep thought.