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⏳Hourglass Not Done EmojiUnicode: 23F3
It's an hourglass timer with sand still running down. Used to show you're waiting, something's almost ready, or time is passing.
Released in Released in 2010 as part of Unicode 6.0, added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
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Meaning and Interpretation
⏳ Alright, so the hourglass emoji is your go-to for anything involving time running out or waiting for something. It's like saying 'tick tock, time's almost up!' or 'I'm hanging in here, but the sand is still falling.' You can use it when you're anxiously waiting for a text back, when a download is taking forever, or when you're counting down the minutes until the weekend. It's the visual equivalent of drumming your fingers on the table.
Symbolism
- The passage of time and waiting
- A task or process that's still ongoing
- Patience, anticipation, or an impending deadline
Common Usage Scenarios
- When your food delivery app says '10 more minutes...' for the third time
- Watching a slow progress bar on a software update
- Telling your friend you'll be ready to leave 'any minute now' while you're still getting dressed
Usage Examples in Conversation
The new episode drops in ONE HOUR! ⏳
"Be there in 5!" ... 20 minutes later: "Almost ready!" ⏳⏳
My pizza is 'out for delivery.' The suspense is killing me. ⏳
Just waiting for my brain to boot up this Monday morning. ⏳
That 'See you soon' text was an hour ago... ⏳⏳⏳
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it to add a little drama to your 'waiting' messages—it's more fun than just typing 'wait'.
- Great for countdowns to exciting events (like a game release or vacation).
- Avoid overusing it for truly urgent matters; it has a slightly playful 'chill' vibe.
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