detective
A figure of a detective, often depicted with a fedora or deerstalker hat, a trench coat, and sometimes holding a magnifying glass or pipe. The FE0F (variation selector-16) specifies an emoji style.
There are different emoji meanings for detective in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Strongly associated with fictional detectives like Sherlock Holmes or police investigations.
- East Asian culture
- Similar associations with investigation, mystery, or playful curiosity. It might also sometimes be used in the context of 'gossiping' or 'digging up information' in a lighthearted way.