old man
An elderly man with gray hair and wrinkles, representing an older male.
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F474
- Version Emoji 0.6
- Category people & body
- Subcategory people
Platform Meaning
An elderly man with gray hair and wrinkles, representing an older male.
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Platform Meaning
- Apple： A gray-haired man with a mustache, wearing glasses and a neutral expression, symbolizing an elderly male.
- Google： An elderly man with white hair, a beard, and a calm demeanor, often used to represent grandfathers or older men.
- Twitter： A senior man with gray hair and a gentle smile, typically used to denote an older male relative or elderly person.
- Unicode： An elderly man, generally representing an older male individual, often associated with age, wisdom, or family elders.
Detailed Introduction
The 👴 emoji depicts an elderly man, usually with gray or white hair, wrinkles, and a calm or neutral expression. It conveys the concept of old age, seniority, or wisdom. Common uses include referring to grandfathers, elderly relatives, or older men in general. It can express respect for elders, discuss aging, or represent family relationships. The tone is usually warm and affectionate, though context may vary. It is often paired with other family emojis like 👵 (older woman) to represent grandparents. In some cases, it might be used humorously to refer to someone feeling or acting older than their age.