Its official Unicode name is ghost, filed under costumed & creatures in the smileys & emotion group. Keyboards find it when you search for “boo”, “creature”, “excited”, “face”, “fairy”, “fairytale”.
Paste the message you got (or want to send). AI reads the emoji in context and explains the likely tone. Don’t include names or private details.
Questions
What does the ghost emoji mean?
👻 is the ghost emoji, part of the “costumed & creatures” set in smileys & emotion. It is used for boo, creature, excited, face, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the ghost emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste 👻 anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “boo”.
When was the ghost emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.6, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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ghost + slightly frowning face
ghost + face savoring food
ghost + face blowing a kiss
ghost + smiling face with halo