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deaf person
A person gesturing with hand near ear, possibly listening or asking to speak up
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F9CF
- Version Emoji 12
- Category people & body
- Subcategory gestures
Platform Meaning
A person gesturing with hand near ear, possibly listening or asking to speak up
Tags
accessibility
deaf
ear
gesture
hear
person
Skin Variants
🧏🏻
🧏🏼
🧏🏽
🧏🏾
🧏🏿
Platform Meaning
- Apple: Deaf Person, Person Gesturing to Listen
- Google: Deaf Person, Person Listening
- Twitter: Person Gesturing to Listen
- Unicode: Deaf Person
Detailed Introduction
This emoji depicts a person with one hand near their ear, often used to represent listening, paying attention, or asking someone to speak louder. It can also symbolize deafness or the Deaf community, highlighting awareness and inclusion. Common scenarios include when someone wants others to repeat information, is focused on hearing, or is discussing topics related to hearing impairment or sign language.
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