eye
A single eye, typically depicted as a slightly stylized blue or brown iris with a white sclera and black pupil, sometimes with eyelashes, looking straight ahead. The FE0F is a variation selector that ensures it's displayed as an emoji.
There are different emoji meanings for eye in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used for observation, 'I see you', 'watch out', or surveillance themes. Often associated with the 'all-seeing eye' or privacy concerns.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage to Western culture, focusing on seeing or watching, but may also be used playfully in contexts of 'I'm watching you' or 'looking at something specific'.