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📧E-Mail EmojiUnicode: 1F4E7
A classic closed envelope with a capital 'E' or '@' on it. It's used to represent electronic mail, sending messages, and digital communication.
Released in 2010 as part of Unicode 6.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
📧 Okay, so this is the OG email icon. It's basically the digital version of dropping a letter in the mailbox. You use it when you're talking about sending or receiving emails, dealing with work stuff, or just reminding someone to check their inbox. It's not the most hype emoji, but it gets the job done—kinda like the actual email it represents. You might pair it with a 📎 for attachments or a 😩 when your inbox is a mess.
Symbolism
- Digital Communication & Messaging
- Work, Business & Professionalism
- Sending & Receiving Information
Common Usage Scenarios
- Telling a friend you just sent them an important document.
- Complaining about your overflowing work inbox.
- Asking someone for their email address casually.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Just sent you the details, check your 📧!
My inbox has 999+ unread emails... send help 📧😭
What's your email? Shoot me a message 📧
Don't forget to reply to that client email! 📧⏰
Ugh, more spam mail 📧🗑️
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Great for work/professional chats, but maybe too formal for super casual flirting.
- Can symbolize 'boring admin stuff' as much as 'important communication'.
- Often clearer than the more generic ✉️ envelope when you specifically mean email.
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