man shrugging
A person with a hand over their face, fingers spread, conveying shame, embarrassment, or disbelief. This specific sequence represents a man.
There are different emoji meanings for man shrugging in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely understood as 'facepalm' – a gesture of exasperation or embarrassment at someone's stupidity or a regrettable situation. Often used ironically.
- East Asian culture
- Similar understanding, though the gesture itself might be less common in person and more prevalent online to express similar feelings of 'OMG' or embarrassment.
