Shows anger, arrogance, or trickster energy. It’s not a real goblin — it’s based on Japan’s tengu, a long-nosed red spirit known for being proud, mischievous, and sometimes judgmental. Online, it can mean “someone’s being full of themselves” or “acting like a bossy know-it-all.”
Your friend brags about beating an easy game level.
Ok Mr. Pro Gamer 👺
In Japan, 👺 directly represents the tengu (天狗) — a legendary creature with a long nose, red face, and proud temper. It’s often used humorously to describe someone acting conceited or boastful. You might see comments like “天狗になってる！” (“He’s getting big-headed!”). On LINE, 👺 can also be playful self-mockery, meaning “Yeah yeah, I’m showing off.” It’s cultural, not demonic.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
Both are red, horned faces with fierce expressions. 👺 conveys arrogance, judgment, and mischievous superiority. It feels like a sharp, mocking presence that calls out vanity. 👹 leans more toward cartoonish menace, a big hulking scowl and exaggerated features. Its tone is brutish and theatrical rather than sly or superior. The ogre reads as physical threat and comic intimidation. The vibe is less about clever mockery and more about loud, visible menace and primal anger.
You should use 👺 when you want to call out someone’s arrogance, smugness, or mischievous boasting in a sharp, judgmental way. You should use 👹 when you want to express loud, playful fury, cartoonish menace, or an over-the-top villainous mood.
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