old man: dark skin tone
An old man emoji combined with a dark skin tone modifier. The base emoji depicts a male elder with a distinct facial expression, typically showing wisdom or friendliness.
There are different emoji meanings for old man: dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often used to refer to or respect elderly men, grandfathers, or figures of authority and experience. Can also be used humorously for 'old' or 'wise' comments.
- East Asian culture
- Similar respect for elders is common; may be used to honor grandfathers or senior family members, or to playfully denote someone with extensive experience in a field.
