Ninja

A person dressed in full black gear with only their eyes visible, wearing a head covering and often holding a small weapon or throwing star.

The 🥷 Ninja emoji shows a stealthy figure in black, looking like they’re ready to sneak into enemy territory—or sneak snacks at midnight. It’s used to express sneaky behavior, quiet moves, lowkey lurking, or elite skill.

People use it when they’re being slick, doing something unnoticed, or pulling off something surprisingly smooth (even if it’s just leaving a party early without saying goodbye).