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âĒFast Reverse Button EmojiUnicode: 23EA
Symbol for rewinding media content.
Released in Introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of media control symbols for digital interfaces.
rewindfast reversebackwardsprevious trackmedia buttonvideo controlaudio rewindskip backreverseplayback control
Meaning and Interpretation
The âĒ emoji, known as the Fast Reverse Button, represents the action of quickly rewinding or moving backwards through audio, video, or other sequential content. It is commonly used in digital media contexts to indicate a desire to revisit earlier parts of a stream, such as in music players, video apps, or streaming services. This emoji evokes a sense of going back in time, reviewing missed details, or correcting playback errors, making it a staple in everyday digital communication for media enthusiasts.
Symbolism
- Symbolizes going back in time or reviewing past events, often used metaphorically for reflection.
- Represents quick reversal in narratives, like rewinding a story or conversation to catch details.
- Indicates a reset or retry mechanism, such as in games or presentations to start over.
Common Usage Scenarios
- In social media chats or messaging apps when discussing videos, music, or podcasts that need rewinding.
- In professional settings like video editing or streaming discussions to suggest going back to a specific point.
- In casual gaming conversations to indicate reversing actions or reloading a previous state.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Hey, that joke was hilarious! âĒ Let's rewind and watch it again.
I think I missed the plot twist âĒ Go back a few seconds in the video.
This song's chorus is epic, but âĒ to the beginning so we can sing along.
Oh no, I skipped the intro âĒ Quick, let's reverse it!
In the tutorial video, âĒ to explain that step again for me.
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use âĒ only in contexts related to media or playback to ensure the message is clear and relevant.
- Avoid overusing it in non-media discussions, as it might confuse the conversation flow.
- Pair it with descriptive text or other emojis for better clarity, especially in complex chats.