

Person shrugging
A people & body emoji called Person shrugging.
person shrugging
People & Body
Person Gesture
U+1F937
1F937
v11.0
v12.1+
person-shrugging-1f937
Shortcodes
:shrug::doubt::ignorance::indifference::person_shrugging:Themes
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About the 🤷 Person shrugging emoji
The 🤷 Person shrugging emoji is part of the People & Body category and the person gesture group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :shrug:, :doubt:, and :ignorance: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.
Person shrugging (Unicode codepoint U+1F937) a people & body emoji called Person shrugging.. Looking for 🤷? It is the person shrugging emoji, organized under People & Body, subcategory Person Gesture. Body-and-gesture emojis like 🤷 are perfect for narrating actions: greeting, pointing, applauding, working. 🤷 occupies codepoint U+1F937 in the Unicode emoji block. Coverage started with Unicode 11.0; iOS adopted the glyph in 12.1. Typing `:shrug:` or `:doubt:` or `:ignorance:` in chat apps usually expands to 🤷. The glyph renders mostly in yellow and orange, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside doubt, ignorance, indifference, and shrug emojis. Use the copy button to grab 🤷 for messages, social posts, or anywhere else emojis show up.
When to use 🤷 Person shrugging
- Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
- Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
- Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain
Combinations and pairings
- Pair 🤷 with doubt-themed, ignorance-themed, and indifference-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
- Lead a caption with 🤷 for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.
How to copy the 🤷 Person shrugging emoji
- Open the emoji page. Visit the Person shrugging emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
- Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The 🤷 character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
- Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the 🤷 Person shrugging emoji mean?
- Looking for 🤷? It is the person shrugging emoji, organized under People & Body, subcategory Person Gesture. Body-and-gesture emojis like 🤷 are perfect for narrating actions: greeting, pointing, applauding, working. 🤷 occupies codepoint U+1F937 in the Unicode emoji block. Coverage started with Unicode 11.0; iOS adopted the glyph in 12.1. Typing `:shrug:` or `:doubt:` or `:ignorance:` in chat apps usually expands to 🤷. The glyph renders mostly in yellow and orange, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside doubt, ignorance, indifference, and shrug emojis. Use the copy button to grab 🤷 for messages, social posts, or anywhere else emojis show up.
- What is the Unicode codepoint for Person shrugging?
- The 🤷 Person shrugging emoji is encoded as U+1F937 (hex 1F937). It belongs to the Person Gesture group inside People & Body.
- How do I copy the 🤷 emoji?
- Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The 🤷 character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
- Does Person shrugging have shortcodes?
- Yes. Common shortcodes include :shrug:, :doubt:, :ignorance:, and :indifference:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the 🤷 emoji automatically.
This emoji goes great with
Curated combos that read well next to 🤷 in messages, posts, and captions.
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