old man
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The Old Man emoji represents an elderly male. It is depicted as bald and wrinkled.
It is often used to represent someone with a lot of experience and wisdom. It is used to explain family relationships or to show respect for the elderly.
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This emoji is used worldwide to symbolize the elderly, and is especially common in East Asian cultures to express respect for elders. It is also used to express the culture of filial piety in Korea and the culture of respecting the elderly in Japan.
In modern social media, this emoji is often used when talking about 'wisdom of life' or 'life experiences'. Among Generation Z, it is used to express a cute grandfather, or sometimes humorously to express a 'kkondae' (a condescending older person).