Classic Shrugs
Shrug Emoji Meanings
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Classic Shrug
Universal symbol for "I don't know" or "Oh well". Originated from Japanese text emoticons (kaomoji) culture.
Usage: Used in 78% of casual online conversations
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Person Shrugging
Official shrug emoji added in Unicode 9.0 (2016). Represents uncertainty or indifference.
Usage: Most popular in social media (62% usage)
When to Use Shrug Emoji
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Casual Conversations
Express uncertainty in friendly chats
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Social Media
React to posts on Twitter/Reddit