person shrugging: light skin tone
A person shrugging, combining a human figure emoji with a light skin tone modifier. The gesture typically involves raising the shoulders and sometimes the hands to indicate ignorance, indifference, or bewilderment.
There are different emoji meanings for person shrugging: light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely understood as a gesture of 'I don't know' or apathy, often used humorously or to deflect responsibility.
- East Asian culture
- Less commonly used in traditional communication, but understood in digital contexts due to global emoji adoption. The meaning remains consistent with Western usage.