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scissors emoji (Twemoji design)

✂️ Scissors emoji

Meaning

Its official Unicode name is scissors, filed under office supplies in the objects group. Keyboards find it when you search for “cut”, “cutting”, “paper”, “tool”.

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Questions

What does the scissors emoji mean?

✂️ is the scissors emoji, part of the “office supplies” set in objects. It is used for cut, cutting, paper, tool, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.

How do I copy and paste the scissors emoji?

Tap the Copy button on this page and paste ✂️ anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “cut”.

When was the scissors 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.