Ghost Emoji ๐ป
| Name | Ghost |
|---|---|
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Shortcode | :ghost: |
| Unicode | U+1F47B |
| Also known as | boo, creature, excited, face, fairy, fairytale, fantasy, halloween, haunting, monster, scary, silly, tale, spooky, disappear, ghoul |
What does the Ghost emoji ๐ป mean?
A white cartoon ghost with a goofy expression, arms out, and tongue sticking out, this emoji is far more playful than spooky. It represents ghosts and Halloween, but it's also strongly tied to 'ghosting,' the act of suddenly cutting off contact and disappearing. Its silly face keeps it fun and friendly rather than frightening.
How people use Ghost ๐ป
People use it for Halloween, being silly or 'boo!' playful, or referencing ghosting someone (or being ghosted). It's also the Snapchat mascot, so it often relates to the app. The tone is lighthearted and cute.
- He read my message and vanished ๐ป
- Boo! Did I scare you ๐ป
- Getting my costume ready for spooky season ๐ป
Ghost emoji - frequently asked questions
What does ๐ป mean in texting?
It's usually playful, meaning spooky fun or being silly, and it's often tied to 'ghosting' someone by disappearing on them. Its goofy face keeps it cute rather than scary.
Does ๐ป mean someone ghosted me?
It can be a reference to ghosting, meaning cutting off contact and vanishing without explanation. Context decides whether it's about Halloween, Snapchat, or ghosting.
How to copy and paste the Ghost emoji
Tap the Copy button or the ๐ป 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.