Internet culture
Brain emoji
The brain symbol, 🧠, used for thinking or intelligence and, in some contexts, sexual slang.
In everyday use
A study post uses a brain to indicate learning.
What to keep in mind
Some communities use it for oral sex. Do not assign that meaning without context.
Also searched as: 🧠
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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