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Are you looking for some weird or random emojis to liven up your text conversations? Look no further! We’ve got a ton of fun, unexpected emojis and emoticons for you to use in all kinds of situations. Keep reading for the full list of these unique options, as well as examples of how to use them in texts and online.

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Zombie Emoji 🧟‍♀

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  1. Instead of sending the typical sleepy emoji (😴), use the zombie when you want someone to know you’re exhausted. Here’s an example:
    • “I’ve been running around all day without any breaks! I feel like I’m sleepwalking right now 🧟‍♀️”
    • Of course, it’s also the perfect emoji to use around Halloween season for some spooky flair!
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Detective Emoji 🕵️‍♀️

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  1. Whether you’re trying to find someone’s social media account, or researching the best places to go in a city you’re visiting, use the detective emoji to let someone know you’ve cracked the case!
    • “I finally found the Instagram account of the guy we met last night! It took a lot of digging, but I’m a super sleuth 🕵️‍♀️”
    • “I made us a dinner reservation for the first night of our vacation. I did a ton of research to find a hidden gem, and I think my detective skills found us the perfect place 🕵️‍♀️”
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Judge Emoji 👩‍⚖️

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  1. Say, for example, your friend isn’t sure about the person they’re dating, and they ask your opinion. After reviewing all the facts, you decide this person is bad news and want to let your friend know. In this situation, you could say:
    • “Okay, after looking at all the evidence, I think I’ve come up with my ruling 👩‍⚖️You should run in the other direction! It seems like they’re bad news.”
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Villain Emoji 🦹

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  1. The name might seem dark, but it actually means that you’re prioritizing your own needs, taking time for self-care, and not giving into social pressures to always be nice. For those struggling with people-pleasing, a villain era can actually be a good thing![1] If you’re entering your villain era, the supervillain emoji is the perfect addition to your repertoire.
    • “They were really pressuring me to come to the party tonight, but I’m way too tired. In the past, I would have just sucked it up, but I’m in my villain era so I’m doing what I need to do 🦹”
    • “My coworker asked me to pick up the slack on a project they didn’t want to finish. I would usually feel pressured to say yes, but since I’m in my villain era now I told them I had too much on my plate already 🦹”
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Troll Emoji 🧌

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  1. If you’re feeling worn down and your social battery has run out, use the troll emoji to let your friends know you’re taking some “me” time for a few days.
    • “Hey, I had the busiest week, and I’m super burnt out! I’m going to crawl under my bridge and hibernate (stay at home ordering takeout and watching movies) all weekend 🧌”
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Painter Emoji 👨‍🎨

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  1. You’re an artist in the kitchen, and people should admire your creations! First, take a photo of your meal, then send a message like:
    • “Look at the dinner I made! It’s a literal masterpiece 👨‍🎨”
    • You can also post the picture on Instagram and use this message as a caption!
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Man in Business Suit Levitating Emoji🕴️

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  1. This is what makes it so fun! It’s not clear why this emoji was made or what it’s supposed to be referencing, but this means you can use it as a unique attention-getter in almost any situation.[2]
    • If you just aced a project at work, you could say: “I just killed it at the office today. I feel like I’m ascending to the next level 🕴️”
    • If you ran into someone you didn’t want to see, but you were able to evade them, you could say: “Oh my gosh, I just ran into my ex at the grocery store. I was able to sneak by them though because I’m an international super spy 🕴️”
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Pager Emoji 📟

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  1. Depending on how old you are, you might remember pagers. In the 1990s, people couldn’t send texts to get in touch quickly, so they carried pagers instead. If a person needed to talk to you, they would “page” you, and their phone number would show up on your pager’s screen. You would then use your home phone or a pay phone to call that number.
    • “Hey! I know you’re busy right now, but if you could call me when you get a chance, that would be awesome 📟”
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Carousel Horse Emoji 🎠

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  1. Whether you’re telling a friend about the situation or directly confronting the person you’ve been going round and round in circles with, the carousel horse is a fun and unique way to get your point across.
    • “I know I’ve broken up and gotten back together with my ex a ton of times, but I really feel like this is the last time. I need to get off this carousel with them and move on! 🎠”
    • “I think we should stop texting tonight. This back-and-forth isn’t going anywhere—I feel like we’re just going around in circles at this point 🎠”
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Circus Tent Emoji🎪

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  1. It’s perfect for when you’re in a super busy place, like a crowded grocery store, or the mall on a Saturday. Here are some examples:
    • “I shouldn’t have gone to the grocery store on a Saturday afternoon. The place was a complete circus 🎪”
    • “I’m trying to make the best of it, but this family vacation is a total circus 🎪Nobody planned anything out, and everyone’s already arguing!”
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Mirrorball Emoji 🪩

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  1. If you’re going out for a night of dancing, add the mirrorball emoji to your text to get everyone hyped and create a party atmosphere!
    • “Hey everyone! So excited to go out tonight 🪩Reminder that we’re meeting at my house at 9 to get ready.”
    • You can take a picture on your night out, post it on social media, and use the mirrorball emoji in the caption.
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Sloth Emoji 🦥

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  1. Whether you’re tired from a busy week at work or school, or you’re burnt out from too many social engagements, the sloth emoji is the perfect way to let the people in your life know that you’re staying home and having a lazy day!
    • “Hey! Thanks for the invite, but I think I’m going to stay in tonight. I’m too tired to go out 🦥”
    • “Just texting to let you know that I’m not going to make it today! I had a really busy week, so I think I’m just going to have a lazy Sunday at home 🦥”
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Otter Emoji 🦦

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  1. From the way the otter is positioned, it looks like it’s happily floating by on the water while observing something. This makes it the perfect emoji to use when you’re a spectator to a situation, but you’re also blissfully minding your own business.
    • “It seems like the group of friends over there is having a pretty heated argument. I’m just over here enjoying the show from a distance 🦦”
    • “Everyone in this meeting is totally yelling at each other. I’m just chilling out on the sidelines, minding my own business 🦦”
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Person in Sauna Emoji 🧖

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  1. A sauna is a small, heated room, usually lined in wood. Many people use saunas to address conditions like arthritis or muscle soreness. Saunas can reach temperatures between 158 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit, so the “person in a sauna” emoji is the perfect for when you’re commenting on extra-hot weather.[3]
    • “It’s so hot out today! I just walked outside and it feels like I walked into a sauna 🧖”
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Eye, Lips, Eye Emoji Combo 👁️👄👁️

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  1. It’s a great combo to use if someone tells you something so shocking that you don’t know what to say, or when something so outlandish happens that all you can do is stop and stare. Here are a few examples:
    • “I was walking down the street this morning and I saw a guy ride by on a unicycle. I was like 👁️👄👁️”
    • “Are you seriously telling me they called off the wedding after two weeks? I’m just sitting here like 👁️👄👁️”
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  1. It’s the perfect way to comment on someone’s bad behavior in a playful way. For example:
    • In a text to your sibling: “Did you really take my shirt without asking again ಠ_ಠ”
    • In a text to your friend about a bad date: “I tried to enjoy myself, but they picked a super expensive restaurant and then skipped out on the bill ಠ_ಠ”
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(¬_¬;)

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  1. It’s a Japanese emoji, also called a Kaomoji, and it’s perfect to use when someone has a pattern of bad behavior, and you’re fed up with it.[4]
    • “My roommate promised me that they’d stop leaving their dirty dishes in the sink, but guess what I just saw when I got home from work (¬_¬;)”
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¯\_(ツ) _/¯

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  1. If you’re unsure what to do about something, or if you don’t have a preference in a situation, this emoticon could be the perfect way to get your point across.[5]
    • If someone asks you what you’re going to do about a tough situation at work, you could say, “I’m really not sure yet ¯\_(ツ) _/¯”
    • If someone asks you which restaurant you want to eat at, you could say, “I don’t have a preference! It’s up to you ¯\_(ツ) _/¯”
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ヽ(ー_ー )ノ

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  1. It’s a great emoticon to use when you’re making your exit from an awkward party or gathering.[6]
    • “This party has the weirdest vibe. I think I’m going to head out ヽ(ー_ー )ノ”
    • “My meeting at work earlier today was so tense. As soon as it ended, I was like ヽ(ー_ー )ノ and ran out of the conference room!”
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(◕‿◕✿)

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  1. It’s a super cute emoticon to use when you’re all dressed up and feeling great about how you look! Snap a picture of your outfit, hair, or makeup and send it to your friends. Then, you can say:[7]
    • “Here’s my look for tonight! I’m feeling very cute (◕‿◕✿)”
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(´。• ᵕ •。`) ♡

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  1. It’s the perfect emoticon to send when you want to let someone know you care for them deeply. Whether you want to share your affection with a friend, or tell your crush you like them, this emoticon is a great way to share your feelings! Here are some examples:[8]
    • “Just wanted to say I’m so happy we’re friends (´。• ᵕ •。`) ♡”
    • “We’ve been hanging out for a while now, and I just wanted to say I like you a lot (´。• ᵕ •。`) ♡”
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ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ

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  1. If you want to let someone know that you think they’re cute, send this emoticon their way![9]
    • “You’re the cutest person I know ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ”
    • Also, if you go camping, hiking, or to the zoo, this Kaomoji is perfectly on-theme for the captions of any photos you post!
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=^._.^= ∫

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  1. Or, if you have a friend who is a cat person, it’s a sweet emoticon you can send to brighten their day![10]
    • “Just wanted to tell you I think you’re super cute =^._.^= ∫”
    • “I hear you just adopted a new kitten! How cute! I can’t wait to meet him =^._.^= ∫”
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(* ^ ω ^)

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  1. It’s a super cute emoticon to send when you’re having a great day, and you want to express how happy you are.[11]
    • “I had the best day ever today! Everything just seemed to be going right (* ^ ω ^)”

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    If you just aced a project at work, you could say: “I just killed it at the office today. I feel like I’m ascending to the next level 🕴️”. If you ran into someone you didn’t want to see, but you were able to evade them, you could say: “Oh my gosh, I just ran into my ex at the grocery store. I was able to sneak by them though because I’m an international super spy 🕴️”
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