shadow emoji
The shadow emoji, depicted as a mysterious silhouette of a person in a trench coat and fedora, often symbolizes secrecy, espionage, or anonymity.
There are different emoji meanings for shadow emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Strongly associated with spies, detectives, secret agents, or 'shady' characters from film noir and pulp fiction. Implies clandestine activities.
- East Asian culture
- Similar associations with mystery and secrets, but might also be used playfully to indicate someone is being 'nosy' or is observing quietly.