scissors
A pair of scissors, depicted with two blades, loops for fingers, and a pivot point.
There are different emoji meanings for scissors in different cultures:
- 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.