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briefs

A pair of underwear, typically briefs or boxers.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1FA72
Version
Emoji 12
Category
Subcategory

Tags

bathingone-piecesuitswimsuitunderwear

Platform Meanings

Apple
On Apple devices, this emoji appears as white briefs with a blue waistband, resembling classic men's underwear.
Google
Google’s version shows light blue boxer briefs with a darker blue waistband, giving a casual and modern look.
Twitter
Twitter displays it as simple white briefs with a subtle gray waistband, maintaining a clean and minimal design.
Unicode Official
The Unicode Consortium defines this emoji as 'briefs', representing undergarments worn beneath outer clothing.

Introduction

The 🩲 emoji depicts a pair of underwear, commonly interpreted as men's briefs or boxer briefs. It is often used in lighthearted or humorous contexts related to getting dressed, laundry day, fashion mishaps, or situations involving undressing. While not inherently sexual, it can carry playful or cheeky connotations depending on context. People might use it when talking about packing for trips, forgetting clean clothes, or joking about wardrobe malfunctions. It can also appear in conversations about intimacy or vulnerability, though its tone usually remains casual rather than explicit. Introduced in Unicode 13.0 in 2020, the emoji filled a gap in representing everyday apparel items and has since been adopted across platforms with slight stylistic variations. Its usage tends to be more comedic or situational than emotional, making it a quirky addition to messages about daily life, personal care, or relatable human experiences.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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