The ghost emoji π» means spooky fun, Halloween and Snapchat. It is also tied to "ghosting", which is when someone stops replying to you without explanation.
What does the ghost emoji mean?
- Halloween and spooky things. Emojipedia says it resembles a classic ghost costume for Halloween. EmojiTerra ties it to eerie, spooky, haunting and supernatural themes.
- Playful and goofy. Emojipedia adds that it can convey that something or someone is fun or goofy. Because of its raised arms, it often comes across as a friendly "boo".
- Snapchat. The ghost is the Snapchat logo, and it is the top-rated meaning on our ghost page. Someone sending π» may be asking you to add them there.
- Ghosting. To ghost someone is to stop replying to them, often after dating or chatting. Another top answer on our page defines it as not responding for long periods, and calls it rude. "I got ghosted π»" means the other person disappeared. A Reddit commenter on this very question said not to blame the little ghost, since it is just there to be spooky.
- Feeling invisible. Dictionary.com says that in texting it can mean someone is not feeling like themselves, or feels inconsequential or invisible.
Is the ghost emoji flirty?
Not usually. Some guides, such as wikiHow's, cover a playful or sexual reading, but it is a minor use. On its own it is spooky or silly.
What does ghost mean in dating?
Ghosting is cutting off contact without saying why. People use the ghost emoji when they talk about it, usually with a sad or annoyed tone.
When to use the ghost emoji
- Halloween and horror posts
- Sharing your Snapchat name
- Joking about disappearing or being ghosted
- A cute "boo" in a friendly chat
Ghost emoji facts
- Name: ghost
- Added: Unicode 6.0 (2010); Apple added it in iOS 6.0
- Looks like: a white, sheet-style ghost. The exact design differs between Apple, Google, Samsung and other platforms.
Have your own take on π»? Add it on the ghost emoji page.