scissors
Unicode: 2702 FE0F
Description
A pair of scissors, depicted with two blades, loops for fingers, and a pivot point.
Group:
Objects > office
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, functional. Can imply cutting, crafting, or tailoring.
Backstory
The scissor emoji is part of the original Unicode set, representing a common and useful tool. Its inclusion reflects the need to represent everyday objects. The 'FE0F' variation selector ensures it displays as an emoji rather than plain text.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a craft project: 'Time to get creative with paper and scissors! ✂️'
- Referring to tailoring or alterations: 'I need to get these pants hemmed ✂️'
- Symbolizing a cut or edit: 'Cutting out unnecessary parts of the report ✂️'
- In contexts of hair styling: 'New haircut! ✂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly recognized as a tool for cutting, used in crafts, offices, and tailoring. Can also symbolize a 'cut' or 'break' in a relationship or situation.
East Asian culture:
Similar functional uses. In some contexts, particularly in older media, it might have connotations related to a 'cutting off' or finality, though less common as an emoji.