woman shrugging

An emoji with raised shoulders and open hands, it means "I don't know." It's great for when you don't know the answer to a question.

It's also often used to convey a feeling of "I don't care" or "It can't be helped." It's useful when you don't really have an opinion on a situation.

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Apple

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This gesture commonly represents "not knowing" or "indifference" in many cultures. That's why its meaning can be instantly understood with this single emoji, even if you don't speak the same language.

This emoji originated from the text emoticon ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. This expression, popular since the early days of the internet, was made into an official emoji. When you want to show a chic, nonchalant attitude, this one emoji says it all.