detective: medium-light skin tone
A man in a trench coat, with a hat, peeking from behind, often used to represent a private investigator or a spy.
There are different emoji meanings for detective: medium-light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Strongly associated with detective work, espionage, and surveillance. Can be used humorously for 'stalking' social media.
- East Asian culture
- Similar associations with mystery and investigation. May also be used to imply being quietly observant or 'lurking' online.