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Sunglasses
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Definitions
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Objects ยท Fashion
Very Common
Represents dark sunglasses, typically used to convey coolness, style, or a relaxed attitude. Often indicates summer vibes, beach days, or protection from bright sunlight.
Commonly used to express a cool, unbothered attitude or to indicate sunny weather and outdoor activities.
Just booked our beach vacation! Can't wait for sun, sand, and relaxation ๐ถ๏ธ
Social media post
When they tried to start drama but I'm too unbothered ๐ถ๏ธ
Text message
New shades just arrived ๐ถ๏ธ Ready for summer!
Instagram caption
Sunglasses emoji often conveys a sense of mystique, celebrity status, or the idea of hiding one's true feelings behind a cool facade.
2
Emotions ยท Attitude
Common
Symbolizes a cool, unbothered, or nonchalant attitude. Used to express confidence, detachment from drama, or maintaining composure in challenging situations.
Often used after statements showing indifference or when describing situations where one remains unfazed.
They tried to make me feel bad but I just walked away ๐ถ๏ธ
Social media comment
Dealing with haters like ๐ถ๏ธ
Twitter/X post
The 'cool factor' of sunglasses has deep roots in Western pop culture, from Hollywood stars to musicians using them to project confidence and mystery.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Added to Unicode 7.0 as part of the objects category, initially with limited adoption.
Growing need for emojis representing fashion accessories and cool attitude.
2017
Gained popularity in social media to express 'unbothered' attitudes in response to drama.
Rise of 'unbothered' and 'no drama' cultural movements on platforms like Twitter.
2019
Became associated with 'throwing shade' and maintaining composure in online discourse.
Evolution of internet culture around drama avoidance and projecting confidence.
Cultural Context
Sunglasses represent a barrier between the self and others, symbolizing privacy and emotional distance in digital communication.
The phrase 'throwing shade' (subtle criticism) connects conceptually to sunglasses, creating a double meaning when the emoji is used in contexts about drama.
Unlike the smiling face with sunglasses (๐), the standalone sunglasses emoji focuses more on the object itself or the concept of coolness rather than a facial expression.
Gen Z users often employ this emoji ironically to signal detachment from situations that might otherwise cause stress or drama.
Regional Variations
Australia
Often called 'sunnies' in Australian English. Frequently used in contexts related to beach culture and outdoor lifestyle.
United States
Often called 'shades' in casual conversation. Frequently used to convey coolness and a laid-back California attitude.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used literally to indicate sunny weather, vacations, or actual sunglasses. Occasionally used to express coolness.
Gen_Z: Used ironically to express extreme unbothered attitudes or to 'flex' new fashion purchases. Often paired with slang like 'vibing' or 'unbothered'.
Older: Mostly used in literal contexts about sun protection or vacation. Rarely used for emotional or attitudinal expression.
Millennials: Commonly used for vacation posts, summer content, and to express casual coolness. Less ironic usage than Gen Z.
Common Combinations
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Double emphasis on coolness or a very relaxed, unbothered attitude.
Used when someone wants to strongly emphasize their cool factor or complete indifference to drama.
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Beach vacation or summer relaxation.
Popular combination for social media posts about vacations or summer plans.
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Looking extremely cool, stylish, or having a fierce attitude.
Used to describe fashionable sunglasses or a particularly impressive unbothered attitude.
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Unbothered excellence or maintaining composure while being fabulous.
Popular in LGBTQ+ communities and among young people to express confident dismissal.
Related Emojis
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Smiling face wearing sunglasses, expressing similar coolness but with a facial expression included.
๐
Regular glasses, representing a different but related eyewear accessory.
๐
Smirking face that conveys a similar smug or unbothered attitude.
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Beach scene, often paired with sunglasses to indicate vacation.
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Sun, indicating the primary reason for wearing sunglasses.