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Man Office Worker
man ΛΙfΙͺs ΛwΙΛkΙ(r)
Definitions
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People Β· Profession
Common
A professional male figure in business attire representing office workers, businessmen, managers, or corporate employees in a workplace setting.
Used to represent male professionals in business contexts, corporate discussions, or workplace communications.
Just got promoted to department manager π¨βπΌ Starting Monday!
Social media post
The π¨βπΌ will see you now. Meeting in 5 minutes.
Work chat
Often associated with corporate culture, business professionalism, and white-collar work environments.
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People Β· Identity
Common
Used to indicate professional identity, career status, or work-related topics in conversations about employment or business.
Appears in discussions about career development, job hunting, or workplace culture.
Time to put on my π¨βπΌ persona for this client meeting.
Messaging app
Sometimes used ironically to comment on corporate culture or office politics.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Introduction as part of professional occupation emoji set with gender options.
Growing demand for workplace representation in digital communication
2020
Surge in usage during pandemic to represent remote work and changing office culture.
COVID-19 workplace disruptions and shift to virtual professional interactions
Cultural Context
Represents traditional corporate masculinity and professional identity in workplace contexts, often tied to conversations about career advancement.
Frequently used in professional digital spaces like LinkedIn, Slack, and business email signatures to signal professional identity.
Usage varies across generations, with younger users sometimes employing it ironically to comment on corporate culture or work expectations.
Reflects evolving workplace norms and the digitization of professional identity in the information age.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Associated with City of London financial workers and corporate professionals.
United States
Often associated with corporate America, Wall Street, and business professionals in major cities.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used practically in business communications and professional contexts, with less ironic usage than younger generations.
Gen_Z: Often used ironically in memes about corporate culture, hustle culture, or work-life balance issues. Popular on TikTok work-related content.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in straightforward professional communications when discussing work roles or business matters.
Millennials: Commonly used in professional contexts on LinkedIn and work chats. Also appears in discussions about career development and workplace challenges.
Common Combinations
π¨βπΌπΌ
Business trip or work travel
Used when discussing business travel or heading to work meetings.
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Working professional or office worker at computer
Represents digital work, remote work, or technology-focused jobs.
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Business analysis or corporate reporting
Used for data presentations, financial reporting, or business analytics.
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Business partnership or professional networking
Represents business deals, collaborations, or professional relationships.
Related Emojis
π©βπΌ
Female counterpart representing women office workers
πΌ
Briefcase, representing business and professional work
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Necktie, associated with business attire and professional dress
π’
Office building, representing workplace environment
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Laptop, representing office work and business tasks