ghost

A playful ghost emoji often used to convey spookiness or fun.

basic_info

Unicode

U+1F47B

Version

Emoji 0.6

Platform Meanings

Apple

On Apple devices, the ghost appears friendly and cartoonish, commonly used around Halloween or to express mischief.

Google

Google's version shows a cheerful, floating ghost with big eyes, often used in lighthearted or spooky contexts.

Twitter

Twitter displays a simple, smiling ghost that’s frequently used for Halloween, jokes, or to indicate something eerie yet harmless.

Unicode Official

Represents a ghost, typically associated with Halloween, spirits, or the supernatural in a non-threatening way.

Introduction

The 👻 Ghost emoji depicts a white, cartoonish ghost with large eyes and a wide smile. It is commonly used to convey playfulness, mischief, or lighthearted spookiness rather than fear. Popular during Halloween, it also appears in everyday conversations to suggest someone is 'ghosting' (suddenly cutting off communication), to express silliness, or to add a whimsical tone. Its friendly appearance across platforms makes it more endearing than frightening, and it’s often paired with other Halloween-themed emojis like 🎃 or 🕷️. Additionally, users may deploy the ghost emoji to indicate invisibility, sneakiness, or simply to lighten the mood with a touch of humor.

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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