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๐ผBriefcase EmojiUnicode: 1F4BC
A brown leather briefcase. It represents work, business, professionalism, and the daily grind.
Released in Released in 2010 with Unicode 6.0.
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Meaning and Interpretation
๐ผ Ah, the briefcase. This isn't just any bagโit's the universal symbol for 'I have a job, and I'm adulting (or at least pretending to).' It screams professionalism, the daily grind, business meetings, and that sweet, sweet paycheck. You can use it literally ('Got a new job! ๐ผ') or jokingly to talk about work stress ('My brain after that meeting ๐ผ'). It's the official emoji of corporate life.
Symbolism
- Professional Life & Work
- Responsibility & Adulthood
- Success & Business
Common Usage Scenarios
- Announcing a new job or promotion.
- Complaining about work or having a busy day.
- Talking about a business meeting, deal, or presentation.
- Joking about 'adulting' and responsibilities.
- Discussing finance, career goals, or entrepreneurship.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Just got the offer! Starting Monday! ๐ผ๐ผ๐ผ
My brain is officially offline. What a day. ๐ผ
Big client meeting tomorrow. Wish me luck! ๐ผ
Time to adult and pay those bills. ๐ผ๐ญ
Working on my side hustle. ๐ผโก๏ธ๐ฐ
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- You can spam it (๐ผ๐ผ๐ผ) to show extra excitement or stress about work.
- Pairs perfectly with the suit emoji (๐๐ผ) for a full 'business' vibe.
- Be mindful of context; it can sometimes feel very 'corporate' or serious.
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