Activities emojis with their meaning
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You'll find all current activities emojis in Whatsapp and Facebook as well as a description of their meaning. Have fun with diving into the colorful world of emojis!
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๐ Event
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack-o-lantern | Trick or treat! Jack-o'-lantern, Halloween, Irish tradition. | ||
| Christmas tree | Happy and merry holidays! Decorating the tree with balls, tinsel and fairy lights is part of the traditional Christmas season. Represents the holidays and is often used in Christmas greetings. | ||
| Fireworks | Emoji shows a glittering fireworks display in the night sky. Can be used for New Year's Eve or an intoxicating party. | ||
| Sparkler | A scintillating sparkler, which is lit. Symbolizes joy, a celebration or a happy event. | ||
| Firecracker | That's gonna be a blast! New Year's Eve, explosion, warning, caution. | ||
| Sparkles | Three decoratively sparkling stars. For example, can mean: I polished my car or my apartment to mirror finish. | ||
| Balloon | Let's be happy and have fun! The red balloon is a symbol of joy. Can also symbolize your own uniqueness. | ||
| Party popper | Happy Birthday! The confetti bomb explodes in a fountain of paper streamers and confetti. A party might be in progress or someone has been successful and is very happy about something. | ||
| Confetti ball | Congratulations! Symbol of all kinds of celebration: from birthday to the wedding to New Year's Eve. At the end of the event, a confetti ball has opened, colorful confetti are falling out: let's party! Expression of joy, fun, and community. | ||
| Tanabata tree | Traditional Japanese tanabata tree. It is utilized to attach written wishes to it. On the day of the festival, two stars meet each other in the sky: according to Chinese tradition, two lovers who are separated by the Milky Way for the rest of the year. | ||
| Pine decoration | In Japan, house entrances are embellished with a pine decoration on Shogatsu (New Year's Day) to thank the gods for their protection. | ||
| Japanese dolls | At the annual unofficial Japanese holiday Hina-Matsuri (girls' festival) dolls are set up. They are meant to banish evil spirits and bring the girls good health as well as luck with their mate choice. Symbol of Japan. | ||
| Carp streamer | A flagpole with self-tinkered Japanese wind cones in carp shape (Koi-Nobori). At the children's festival two large carps are suspended for the parents and small ones for the children. | ||
| Wind chime | The Japanese wind chime (Furin) made of glass is a symbol of the summer. In light wind delicate tones sound. Not just a decoration, but a lucky charm in Asia. Used in Feng Shui to maximize chi and life energy. | ||
| Moon viewing ceremony | The moon show โTsukimiโ is a Japanese festival to the honor of the harvest moon. Emoji shows the traditional ceremony with Japanese pampas grass, Dango (Japanese dumpling), and the moon in the background. | ||
| Red envelope | I wish for money for my birthday! At Chinese festivals or weddings people almost always present gifts of money in red envelopes (Hong Bao). Symbol of prosperity, destiny and happiness. | ||
| Wrapped gift | Congratulations! Be it at Christmas, for a birthday or other occasions: Gifts are usually delivered beautifully wrapped and with a bow. Can refer to the gift itself or a special occasion, such as a wedding. | ||
| Admission tickets | Event, swimming pool, amusement park, ride, movie theater. | ||
| Ticket | Got the tickets! Concert, movie, theater, or a festival. | ||
| Diya lamp | Diya lamp: India, ceremony, Diwali, festival. | ||
| Red paper lantern | Traditional Japanese Izakaya lantern. These lanterns are often found at the front door of traditional Japanese restaurants. The emoji can be understood as an invitation. |
๐๏ธ Sports & Awards
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military medal | Military success, recognition, merit, achievement, honor, and bravery. | ||
| Trophy | We're the best! Success, recognition, victory, achievement. | ||
| Sports medal | Achievement, victory, award, honor, competition, Olympics. | ||
| 1St place medal | I'm the champion! Gold medal, winner, competition, best performance. | ||
| 2Nd place medal | Silver medal, second place, recognition, achievement, ambition, and pride. | ||
| 3Rd place medal | Won bronze! 3rd place, award, competition, perseverance. | ||
| Soccer ball | Today is game day! Sports, team spirit, fans, events. | ||
| Baseball | Team spirit, passion, sports, international encounters. | ||
| Softball | Ambition, success, team spirit, women, American culture. | ||
| Basketball | Sports, games, competition, training, enthusiasm, community. | ||
| Volleyball | Beach volleyball, sport, team game, net, ball. | ||
| American football | Touchdown! American football, sports, excitement, fan gear. | ||
| Rugby football | Go for the leather! Rugby ball, sports, player, rough and reckless. | ||
| Tennis | Serve for the match! Tennis, sports, tournament, decision. | ||
| Flying disc | Frisbee, beach toy, sports equipment, walk with the dog. | ||
| Bowling | Shall we go bowling? Sport and popular pastime with friends or family. Something went well, a challenge was mastered successfully and you hit a strike. | ||
| Cricket game | Cricket, team sport, friendship, rivalry. | ||
| Field hockey | Field hockey, stick, ball, goal. | ||
| Ice hockey | Let's hit the ice! Ice hockey, puck, Canada. | ||
| Lacrosse | Let's get in the game! Speed, strategy, team spirit, endurance. | ||
| Ping pong | Ping pong, Olympic sport, recreational fun, England. | ||
| Badminton | Off to the match! Badminton, sports, leisure activity. | ||
| Boxing glove | Bam! Fighting, boxing, protection, hobby. | ||
| Martial arts uniform | Get ready! Judo, karate, martial arts outfit. | ||
| Goal net | Goal! Score, success, achievement. | ||
| Flag in hole | Golf game, hole, flag, ball, green. | ||
| Ice skate | Figure skating, ice hockey, winter activity, balance, skill. | ||
| Fishing pole | I've got a big one on the line! Fishing, leisure, relaxation. | ||
| Diving mask | Diving, snorkeling, underwater world, vacation. | ||
| Running shirt | Marathon, jogging, competition, running shirt, sash. | ||
| Skis | Winter sports, skiing, ski resort, gear. | ||
| Sled | Let's hit the slopes! Fun, sledding, snow, childhood memories, Christmas. | ||
| Curling stone | Curling tournament, winter sports, ice, teams, points, sweeping. |
๐ช Games & Culture
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo-yo | A rollercoaster of emotions! Childhood, a metaphor for ups and downs. | ||
| Kite | Flying kites, fall, fun, family, childhood. | ||
| Water pistol | I'm pissed off! Anger, threat, damage, danger, power, toy gun. | ||
| Pool 8 ball | Number 8, risk, challenge, last one standing. | ||
| Crystal ball | What will happen? The crystal ball symbolizes supernatural perceptions. Is used to look ahead and predict the future. | ||
| Magic wand | Abracadabra! Magic, illusions, transformations, miracles, and influence. | ||
| Video game | Let's play! Invitation to friends to play together. A new video game is on the market and you will be busy in the near future. Be it fantasy or adventure game or car racing: console games are a popular pastime. | ||
| Joystick | Gaming, computers, consoles, video games. | ||
| Slot machine | We are going to Vegas! The slot machine is operated with a lever, that is, one arm, and, like a bandit, takes away your money. The number 7 is considered a lucky number. If the same symbol appears in each display, the machine spits out the winnings. | ||
| Game die | The die is cast. Dice are used in many board games and in the casino. Luck or destiny will decide on how the hexagonal die will fall. | ||
| Puzzle piece | It is tricky, โHow does this all fit together?โ or โYou are the missing pieceโ. Be it a game or a leisure activity: The puzzle pieces are reassembled into a complete picture. Can be an expression of confusion or mystery. Trains the senses of sight and touch as well as logical but also abstract thinking. | ||
| Piรฑata | Weโre celebrating children's birthday! Papier mรขchรฉ figure filled with candy or toys. Children beat the piรฑata blindfolded till it breaks open. Common in Central America at Christmas and children's birthdays and in Spain at Easter. | ||
| Mirror ball | Let's go dancing! The shiny mirrors on the ball reflect the light. They create a great party atmosphere in nightclubs and on stages. The disco ball emoji symbolizes glitter, glamour and fashion. It also stands for people with disabilities (โdisabled communityโ - โdiscoโ for short). | ||
| Nesting dolls | I have many layers! Five to seven wooden dolls of different sizes that are nested one inside the other. As a warning: Be careful, he has many faces! Popular children's toy and symbol of Russia. | ||
| Spade suit | I still have an ace up my sleeve! Is mostly used in conjunction with poker and card games. In bridge, the spade is the most valuable symbol, in skat the second most valuable. | ||
| Heart suit | One of the four colors in the card game. Generally, the heart represents feelings and love relationships. Opportunities should be seized and risks taken. | ||
| Diamond suit | Fancy a round of poker? Diamonds is a color value on the French hand. Cards are also used for soothsaying, with diamonds being a sign of blessing and material wealth. | ||
| Club suit | The symbol of the clubs playing card is a trifoliate cloverleaf. Refers to card games, mostly poker. Be it an invitation to a cozy round at home or a trip to a casino. The trifoliate clover also symbolizes the unity of body, mind and soul. | ||
| Chess pawn | That was a clever (chess) move, โcheckmateโ, or โtreat someone like a chess pieceโ. Strategic board game for two people with 16 pieces each in light and dark color. Symbol of intelligence and power, but also the fight between good and evil. | ||
| Joker | I still have a joker up my sleeve! The Joker occurs in various games and can replace any card. Usually a court jester is pictured, hiding his face behind a mask. | ||
| Mahjong red dragon | Mahjong, red dragon, game, winning, competition, Asia. | ||
| Flower playing cards | Japanese playing cards (Hanafuda) with floral motifs. For each month there are different cards with different values, a total of 48 cards. The full moon card is assigned to the month of August. | ||
| Performing arts | Curtains up! Tragedy, comedy, drama, heroes and villains. | ||
| Framed picture | This work of art in the frame can point to the photo of a person or that the chat partner is going to take photos. Also used to indicate art or a visit to the museum. | ||
| Artist palette | Time to paint! Art, painting, creativity, color mixing, a new hobby. | ||
| Bullseye | Smash hit! โYou got it to the pointโ or โI agree with youโ. A blue arrow right in the dartboard's bullseye. Is also used to indicate a dart game. | ||
| Sewing needle | Sewing, thread, mending, tailoring, or stitching up wounds. | ||
| Thread | You are losing the thread, pull the string or dangle on the string. Something is running like a golden thread through a story. A thread of fibers is rolled up on the reel. Used for handicrafts, such as sewing. |
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