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Curious about what a 🌚 (black moon emoji) could possibly mean? Also known as “New Moon Face” or “Creepy Moon,” the black moon emoji gives off some shady, mysterious, and ironic vibes. This emoji can be a bit confusing, but don’t worry! We’ve put together a guide of definitions and uses so that you’ll know exactly what it means. So, keep reading to learn all about the black moon emoji.
Black Moon Emoji Meaning
The 🌚 is a multi-faceted emoji that expresses discomfort, shade, irony, sexual interest, or appreciation for the moon. You can use the emoji instead of another word, as a vibe check, to express disapproval, or to share your knowledge for space.
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What does a 🌚 (black moon) emoji mean?
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There’s something creepy going on. A 🌚 can represent that eerie feeling you get when you feel like something’s not right. If you’re sent a black moon emoji, it could mean the sender is getting weird vibes.[1]- “Did she tell you what happened last night?🌚”
- “Not digging this guy🌚”
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Things have gotten awkward. The 🌚 is sometimes used in uncomfortable moments of silence or when the sender tells an embarrassing story. If things are awkward, the black moon emoji may be the perfect emoticon to express nervous laughter.[2]- “Well, what now?🌚”
- “I can’t believe that happened🌚”
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Shade is being thrown. With its shifty eyes and thin lips, a 🌚 says “mhmm.” If someone doesn’t agree with something, they may send this emoji alone or at the end of a sentence. The black moon can also be used ironically to show disapproval in this context.[3]- “Sure, Janice. You definitely won’t talk to him again🌚”
- “Whatever you say🌚”
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Something sexual is going on. In sexting, a 🌚 is often used to show mystery. This shifty-eyed emoji asks if starting a sexy text conversation is okay. It can also be used to show sexual interest.[4]- “What are you doing later?🌚”
- “Haven’t been able to get you out of my mind🌚”
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A personification of the moon. Sometimes a sender simply sends a 🌚 when talking about the moon. With its eyes, lips, and nose, the black moon alludes to the illusion the moon’s craters create of a face, also known as the “Man in the Moon.”[5]- “Have you seen the moon tonight?🌚”
- “Space is so cool🌚☄️🌠”
How to Use the 🌚 (Black Moon) Emoji
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Replace a word. Sometimes typing a whole word takes too long. You can substitute “awkward” with 🌚 while texting to make your text playful and show exactly how you feel.[6]- “Well, this is 🌚”
- “It was a very 🌚 situation….”
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Send a vibe check. If you’re out with friends and someone starts giving you the creeps, send a quick group message using 🌚. This is a sneaky and clever way to keep everyone informed and safe.- “Not vibing with the guy at the bar🌚😬”
- “Let's go somewhere else🌚”
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Say you disapprove. The 🌚 can be a polite way to say “Yeah right” or “I told you so.” When texting a friend, use this emoji alone or at the end of a sentence for a little sarcasm.[7]- “We totally believe you🌚”
- “🌚🙄”
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Start a sexting conversation. A single 🌚 can imply that you want to be a little more suggestive. Wait to see if they reply positively or negatively before getting spicy.[8]- “Guess what I’m imagining…🌚”
- “I’m all alone in this big bed…What should I do?🌚”
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Show off your space knowledge. Pair the 🌚 with other moon emojis to tell your friends how cool the moon is. You could even put a string of moon or space emojis in your social media bio or captions.- “🌚🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗 🌘🌑”
- “☀️️🌑🌕🌍”
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- ↑ https://whatemoji.org/new-moon-face/
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jul/27/emoji-true-meanings-explained
- ↑ https://emojipedia.org/new-moon-face
- ↑ https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Dark%20moon%20emoji
- ↑ https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/what-man-moon
- ↑ https://whatemoji.org/new-moon-face/
- ↑ https://emojipedia.org/new-moon-face
- ↑ https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Dark%20moon%20emoji
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