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🫥 Dotted Line Face Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Face drawn with a faint dotted outline instead of solid lines, as if fading from existence. Added in Unicode 14.0, it quickly became the introvert's favorite emoji — perfect for wanting to disappear, feeling unseen, or that social anxiety moment when you hope nobody notices you. The ghost-like transparency makes it visually distinct from every other face.
When to Use
Use when wanting to be invisible, feeling overlooked, or expressing introvert energy.
Example Usage
- “Just trying to blend in 🫥”
- “Don't mind me 🫥”
- “Wish I could disappear 🫥”
Popular Combinations
🫥👥
Lost in the crowd
🫥🏠
Wanting to stay home
🫥🤫
Staying unnoticed
How Dotted Line Face looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Did You Know?
The 🫥 dotted line face (2022) is the first emoji to convey invisibility or disappearing — a concept users had been approximating with 👻 for years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🫥 mean in a text message?▼
Face drawn with a faint dotted outline instead of solid lines, as if fading from existence. Added in Unicode 14.0, it quickly became the introvert's favorite emoji — perfect for wanting to disappear, feeling unseen, or that social anxiety moment when you hope nobody notices you. The ghost-like transparency makes it visually distinct from every other face. Use when wanting to be invisible, feeling overlooked, or expressing introvert energy. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 🫥?▼
You can use the Dotted Line Face emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 🫥 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Dotted Line Face emoji is encoded as U+1fae5 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🫥 and in CSS content: "\1fae5". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🫥?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:dotted_line_face:` to insert the Dotted Line Face emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🫥 a newer emoji?▼
The Dotted Line Face emoji was added in Unicode 14.0, making it relatively new. If someone sees a blank square □ instead of this emoji, their device probably needs a software update.
Unicode
U+1fae5
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 14.0
Shortcodes
:dotted_line_face:Keywords
invisiblelonelyisolationdepression
When to Use 🫥 Dotted Line Face
Use when wanting to be invisible, feeling overlooked, or expressing introvert energy.
- •Send 🫥 when you want to express or reference "dotted line face" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🫥 in conversations about invisible or lonely to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🫥 Dotted Line Face on social media posts, stories, or comments related to dotted line face
- •Combine 🫥 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about invisible, lonely, isolation
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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