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Shrug Emoji ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Chat Messages
Perfect for expressing uncertainty in conversations
Code Reviews
Great for when you're not sure about a solution
Social Media
Works everywhere - Twitter, Discord, WhatsApp
Shrug Emoji Variants
Choose from different shrug emoji styles and copy them instantly
Classic Shrug
The original and most popular shrug emoji
Unicode Shrug
Official Unicode person shrugging emoji
Male Shrug
Male version of the shrugging emoji
Female Shrug
Female version of the shrugging emoji
Japanese Style 1
Japanese-style frustrated shrug
Japanese Style 2
Japanese-style happy shrug
Japanese Style 3
Japanese-style whatever shrug
Confused Shrug
Confused and helpless expression
Magic Shrug
Magical and playful shrug
Simple
Simplified version for better compatibility
Why Use Text-Based Shrug Emoji?
✅ Universal Compatibility
Works on all devices, operating systems, and platforms without any rendering issues.
✅ Consistent Appearance
Looks the same everywhere, unlike graphic emojis that vary by platform.
✅ Developer Friendly
Perfect for code comments, documentation, and terminal applications.
✅ Lightweight
Just a few characters, no images to load or bandwidth to consume.
About Shrug Emoji
The shrug emoji ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (also known as the shrug emoticon or shrug text) is a quick way to express uncertainty, indifference, or "I don't know."
What is a Shrug?
The shoulder-raising action may be accompanied by rotating the palms upwards, pulling closed lips downwards, raising the eyebrows or tilting the head to one side. A shrug is an emblem, meaning that it integrates the vocabulary of only certain cultures and may be used in place of words.
Cultural Significance
In many countries, such as the United States, Sweden and Morocco, a shrug represents hesitation or lack of knowledge; however, in other countries, such as Japan and China, shrugging is uncommon and is not used to show hesitation.
People from the Philippines, Iran and Iraq may interpret a shrug as a somewhat impolite sign of confidence.
Unicode Information
Unicode Emoji
U+1F937 🤷 SHRUG
ASCII Version
¯\\_(ツ)_/¯
Japanese Character
ツ (tsu) from katakana
Common Meanings
"I don't know"
Perfect for expressing uncertainty
"Whatever"
When you don't care about the outcome
"I don't care"
Classic response for indifference
"Confused"
When you're puzzled or lost
"Helpless"
When there's nothing you can do
Real-World Examples
How to Use Shrug Emoji
Learn how to copy, type, and use shrug emoji across different platforms
Copy Shrug Emoji with One Click
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Fast Shrug Emoji Keyboard Shortcut
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Paste Shrug Emoji Everywhere
Use your copied shrug emoji in WhatsApp, Discord, Twitter, email, or any text app
Type shrug text on Windows
Create a text expander rule: shrug → ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯
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Type shrug text on Mac
System Settings → Keyboard → Text Replacements
Add shortcut shrug to expand into ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯ everywhere
Works across editors, browsers, and messaging apps
Type shrug text on iPhone (iOS)
Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement
Shortcut shrug, phrase ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯
Tap the suggestion to insert the shrug emoticon
Type shrug text on Android
Keyboard settings → Personal dictionary
Create entry: shortcut shrug, phrase ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯
Your keyboard will suggest the shrug text as you type
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Keyboard Shortcut
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Choose the Right Variant
Different situations call for different shrug styles - pick the one that fits your mood.
Works Everywhere
ASCII shrug emojis work in code, documentation, terminals, and all messaging apps.