YOU can convey so much with a single emoji, but it’s important to use it correctly.
If you've ever used the clown emoji here's what it means, so you can avoid using it in the wrong context.
What does the clown emoji mean?
The clown emoji depicts an image of the traditional circus character.
The emoji has proved to be popular among social media users and is frequently used to express a range of different emotions.
It is often used to convey goofy or silly feelings as if someone is behaving like a clown.
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Although it can also mean that someone has been tricked or played, and made to look like a fool.
When can I use the clown emoji?
The clown emoji can be used in a few different contexts.
You can use the clown emoji when you are acting silly or making a joke, to suggest that you are being comedic like a clown.
It can also be used when getting caught out in a mistake or feeling like a fraud.
For example one might say, "I only just found this out????", suggesting that they have been foolish for not knowing beforehand.
Another example may be: “I really just gave my toddler spaghetti while he was wearing a white shirt ????”
Some people also use the clown emoji in debates to suggest that someone else looks fraudulent or foolish.
Many people also fear clowns or simply find them creepy and there are several horror films that include evil clowns as the villain.
As such, the clown emoji can be used to suggest that something is scary.
Is the clown emoji offensive?
The context in which the clown emoji is used will determine whether or not it is offensive.
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When the clown emoji is used to convey that someone is wrong or behaving foolishly, it could be interpreted offensively.
For example, if it is used in an argument or debate to suggest that someone's point is idiotic, this could have offensive associations.
However, if it used in a joking context, then it is not offensive.
