The "👂🏿" emote, also known as the "Ear + Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-6" emote, is a Unicode character that represents an ear with a dark skin tone. It was introduced in 2015 as part of the Unicode 8.0 standard and is commonly used in digital communication to convey listening or hearing. The Fitzpatrick modifier is used to specify a specific skin tone for the emote, with Type-6 representing the darkest skin tone option.