Man Detective emoji meaning
The official Unicode name for π΅οΈββοΈ is man detective. It belongs to the people & body group and the roles & careers subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as detective, man, sleuth, spy.
This emoji is a sequence of several code points joined together. Devices with an older emoji font may show the parts separately instead of one picture.
How to get π΅οΈββοΈ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type man detective.
- Tap π΅οΈββοΈ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get π΅οΈββοΈ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "man detective". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π΅οΈββοΈ from this page and paste it.
How to type π΅οΈββοΈ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "man detective" and click π΅οΈββοΈ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π΅οΈββοΈ on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "man detective" and double-click π΅οΈββοΈ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π΅οΈββοΈ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π΅οΈββοΈ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
π΅οΈββοΈ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🕵️‍♂️ |
| HTML hex | 🕵️‍♂️ |
CSS content | "\1F575\FE0F\200D\2642\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F575}\u{FE0F}\u{200D}\u{2642}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\U0001F575\uFE0F\u200D\u2642\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%95%B5%EF%B8%8F%E2%80%8D%E2%99%82%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :male_detective: |
Because π΅οΈββοΈ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the man detective emoji mean? +
π΅οΈββοΈ is the "man detective" emoji from the people & body group of the Unicode emoji standard. It is commonly used for detective, man, sleuth, spy. Its meaning in a message depends on context, but the name and keywords are the standard ones.
How do I get the man detective emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "man detective". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy π΅οΈββοΈ from this page.
What is the Unicode for π΅οΈββοΈ? +
The man detective emoji is U+1F575 U+FE0F U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F. It is a sequence of more than one code point, which is why it may display as separate symbols on older devices. In HTML use 🕵️‍♂️.
Why does π΅οΈββοΈ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so π΅οΈββοΈ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.