Deaf Person Emoji ๐ง
| Name | Deaf Person |
|---|---|
| Category | People & Body |
| Shortcode | :deaf_person: |
| Unicode | U+1F9CF |
| Also known as | accessibility, deaf, ear, gesture, hear, person, deaf_person |
Skin tone variations
Pick a skin tone for the Deaf Person emoji - click to copy.
What does the Deaf Person emoji ๐ง mean?
This emoji depicts a person who is deaf, shown pointing toward their ear to represent deafness or being hard of hearing. It celebrates Deaf identity and is used to talk about deafness, hearing loss, sign language, and the Deaf community. It can also playfully stand in for "I can't hear you" or "I'm tuning that out."
How people use Deaf Person ๐ง
It shows up in posts about Deaf culture, ASL, accessibility, and lived experience with hearing loss, and in casual chats to joke that you didn't catch what someone said. Tone ranges from proud and informative to lighthearted, depending on context.
- Learning sign language this year ๐ง๐ค
- Proud to be part of the Deaf community ๐ง
- Me when the drama starts: ๐ง didn't hear a thing
Deaf Person emoji - frequently asked questions
What does the ๐ง emoji mean?
It represents a deaf or hard-of-hearing person and is used to talk about deafness, sign language, and Deaf identity, sometimes playfully meaning "I can't hear you."
Is the ๐ง emoji only for deaf people?
No, it's widely used to discuss Deaf culture, ASL, and accessibility, and casually to joke about not hearing or tuning something out.
How to copy and paste the Deaf Person emoji
Tap the Copy button or the ๐ง above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord, and anywhere else.