bison
Unicode: 1F9AC
Description
A yellow circular face with a long nose, similar to a Pinocchio nose, indicating a lie or deceit.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-mammal
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents lying, untruthfulness, deceit, or being caught in a fib. It can also convey skepticism or 'I don't believe you.'
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 14.0 (2021) as part of a continued effort to expand the emotional range and nuanced expressions available in the emoji set. Its design clearly references the popular character Pinocchio.
Usage Examples
- Accusing someone of lying: 'You said you finished your homework? 🤥'
- Self-deprecating humor about a lie: 'I definitely woke up early, 🤥'
- Expressing skepticism: 'He told me he'd be here on time, 🤥'
- Playfully calling someone out: 'Did you really eat all the cookies? 🤥'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with the tale of Pinocchio, where his nose grows when he lies. Used to imply someone is lying or to playfully accuse someone of lying.
East Asian culture:
Generally understood as a symbol of lying, similar to Western interpretation due to the global recognition of Pinocchio.