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✂️ Scissors Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Snip snip — the crafting table essential. Shows up in haircut announcements, arts-and-crafts posts, and the occasional passive-aggressive "cutting you off" message. Rock-paper-scissors players somehow never use this one.
When to Use
Use for cutting, crafts, hair cutting, or editing content.
Example Usage
- “Crafting time ✂️”
- “Cut it out ✂️”
- “Editing content ✂️”
Popular Combinations
✂️📄
Cutting paper
✂️💇
Haircut
✂️🎨
Arts and crafts
How Scissors 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ✂️ mean in a text message?▼
Snip snip — the crafting table essential. Shows up in haircut announcements, arts-and-crafts posts, and the occasional passive-aggressive "cutting you off" message. Rock-paper-scissors players somehow never use this one. Use for cutting, crafts, hair cutting, or editing content. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does ✂️ represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Scissors emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is ✂️ supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for ✂️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:scissors:` to insert the Scissors emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2702-fe0f
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:scissors:Keywords
stationerycut
When to Use ✂️ Scissors
Use for cutting, crafts, hair cutting, or editing content.
- •Send ✂️ when you want to express or reference "scissors" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ✂️ in conversations about stationery or cut to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ✂️ Scissors on social media posts, stories, or comments related to scissors
- •Combine ✂️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about stationery, cut
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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