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Person with Beard
PUR-suhn with BEERD
Definitions
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People Β· Appearance
Very Common
Represents a person with a beard, typically depicting a man with facial hair. Used to indicate masculinity, maturity, or a specific aesthetic associated with beards.
Often used when discussing appearance, personal style, or to represent male figures with facial hair in digital conversations.
My dad π§ is teaching me how to change a tire this weekend.
Family messaging
Just grew out my beard for winter βοΈπ§ What do you think?
Social media caption
The lumberjack π§ aesthetic is still going strong at this coffee shop.
Friend group chat
Gained popularity during the 'hipster beard trend' of the 2010s. Now represents various beard-related identities from traditional masculinity to modern grooming culture.
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Identity Β· Expression
Common
Used to express personal identity related to having a beard, or to represent beard culture and grooming practices in digital communication.
Commonly appears in conversations about personal style, gender expression, or as a self-identifier in profiles and bios.
Finally joined the beard gang π§ No going back now!
Instagram story
Monthly beard oil subscription π§π§ has been a game-changer for my skin.
Product review
Beards have cycled through periods of popularity, with recent years seeing them as symbols of both traditional masculinity and progressive gender expression.
Evolution Timeline
2017
Introduced in Unicode 10.0 as gender-inclusive representation of a bearded person.
Growing recognition of diverse gender expressions and need for inclusive emoji options.
2018
Gained popularity as 'peak beard culture' continued in Western countries, particularly in urban centers.
Ongoing beard trend in fashion, grooming, and lifestyle influencer content.
2020
'Pandemic beard' phenomenon increased usage as many men grew beards during lockdowns.
COVID-19 lockdowns led to relaxed grooming standards and experimental facial hair.
2022
Usage expanded with introduction of skin tone modifiers and greater gender diversity in representation.
Increased digital focus on inclusive representation across emoji categories.
Cultural Context
Beards have cycled through fashion history, from Victorian symbols of authority to 1960s counterculture markers to 2010s hipster signifiers of artisanal authenticity.
Beard culture spans multiple identities from traditional masculinity to LGBTQ+ expression, with the emoji serving diverse communities beyond its original design intention.
The beard emoji underwent significant evolution with Unicode's gender diversity initiative, splitting into gender-specific variants while maintaining the neutral form.
Millennials embraced beard culture as part of rejection of corporate clean-cut aesthetics, while Gen Z views beards through a lens of gender fluidity and personal expression.
Regional Variations
Australia
Often used in contexts related to outdoor activities, surfing culture, and casual masculinity.
United Kingdom
Associated with both traditional masculinity and modern beard culture, with regional variations in perception.
United States
Often associated with hipster culture, lumberjack aesthetics, and tech workers, particularly in urban centers and the Pacific Northwest.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Typically used practically to reference actual beards rather than as cultural shorthand. Often appears in family contexts and practical discussions.
Gen_Z: Used playfully in memes about masculinity, 'dad energy,' and gender expression. Often appears in content about identity exploration and aesthetic choices.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in family communication contexts. When used, typically represents literal beard reference rather than cultural signifiers.
Millennials: Frequently used to reference beard culture, grooming routines, and life transitions. Common in dating app profiles and social media posts about personal style.
Common Combinations
π§ββοΈ
Specifically represents a man with a beard, emphasizing masculine identity.
Used when gender specificity is desired, following Unicode's gender inclusion updates.
π§ββοΈ
Represents a woman with a beard, acknowledging gender diversity and expression.
Important for transgender and non-binary representation in digital communication.
π§π
Cutting or trimming a beard, often indicating a significant style change.
Commonly used to announce beard transformations on social media.
π§π΄
Aging process or transformation from younger bearded person to elderly.
Used in life milestone discussions or to indicate the passage of time.
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Beard competition winner or pride in beard achievement.
References beard contests and grooming accomplishments in beard culture.
Related Emojis
π¨
Generic man emoji without specified facial hair
π΄
Elderly man, often depicted with facial hair
π
Haircut, often used to indicate beard trimming or styling
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Man with red hair, another specific hair characteristic
πͺ
Razor, used in discussions about shaving or maintaining beards