Tuxedo emoji 🤵
The tuxedo emoji 🤵 shows a person dressed for a formal occasion. Here you can learn its meaning, see how it’s used in messages, and copy it easily.
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What the tuxedo emoji means
The tuxedo emoji 🤵 shows a person wearing a black bow tie and a formal dinner jacket. It is commonly used for black-tie events, formal parties, and any occasion where dressing up is required. Unlike a generic suit, the tuxedo signals a specific level of formality.
The bow tie is often the defining feature that sets it apart from everyday business attire. The design focuses on the formalwear rather than a specific gender, so it works for anyone dressing up.
You might also see it used alongside other emoji for a richer story: 🤵💍 for a groom, 🤵🥂 for a toast, or 🤵🎩 for a dapper look. For more of the formal wardrobe, check the necktie emoji or the dress emoji.
How people use the tuxedo emoji
You’ll often see 🤵 paired with 💍 or 🥂 in messages about engagements and weddings. It can represent a groom, a groomsman, or simply the act of getting dressed up.
It’s also used humorously to describe feeling fancy or overdressed, like when you put on a suit for a video call but wear pyjamas below the waist. A single 🤵 says “I clean up nicely” without any extra words.
The tuxedo emoji often appears in social media captions for prom photos, wedding parties, or red carpet moments. It works as a quick compliment too: replying 🤵 to a friend’s smart outfit says they look great.
Compare person in tuxedo with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| person in tuxedoU+1F935 | Formal attire for special occasions | |
| health workerU+1F9D1 U+200D U+2695 U+FE0F | Medical professional | |
| studentU+1F9D1 U+200D U+1F393 | Academic setting | |
| teacherU+1F9D1 U+200D U+1F3EB | Education | |
| judgeU+1F9D1 U+200D U+2696 U+FE0F | Legal profession |
How the tuxedo emoji looks across platforms
Emoji designs vary by operating system and app, so the tuxedo emoji may appear with different skin tones, hair styles, or jacket colours. The bow tie and formal jacket are the consistent elements, so your message will still be understood even if the exact artwork looks a little different on a friend’s phone.
This variation is normal across emoji, not a fault with your device. A tuxedo is still a tuxedo even if the artist draws the lapels slightly differently. For a detailed comparison of how this emoji renders on different systems, see the emoji platforms page.
How to copy and use the tuxedo emoji
On mobile, you can find it in the emoji keyboard under the people or occupation category.
- On iPhone: open the emoji keyboard and search for “tuxedo”.
- On desktop: use the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + period on Windows, Control + Command + Space on Mac) to open the emoji picker.
There’s no hidden trick: a copy and paste works everywhere, including social media posts, comments, and emails.
Questions people ask
What does the tuxedo emoji mean?
It represents a person wearing a tuxedo and bow tie, symbolising formal dress codes, special occasions, and dressing up.
When should I use the tuxedo emoji?
Use it for events like weddings, proms, award shows, or any situation that calls for black-tie attire. It can also convey feeling fancy or overdressed.
Is there a woman in a tuxedo emoji?
The tuxedo emoji is gender-neutral. Different platforms may depict it with different clothing details or skin tones, but the standard 🤵 works for anyone in formalwear.
What is the difference between 🤵 and 🕴️?
🤵 is specifically a person in a tuxedo, while 🕴️ is a person in a suit levitating, often used for business or floating topics.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
