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đ˛ī¸Trackball EmojiUnicode: 1F5B2 FE0F
It's an old-fashioned computer pointing device with a ball you roll with your thumb. People use it to represent vintage tech, retro computing, or just being a tech nerd.
Released in 2018 as part of Emoji 11.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
đ˛ī¸ Okay, so this is the trackball emoji. It's basically for anyone who's into retro tech or remembers the good ol' days of clunky computer mice. Use it when you're feeling nostalgic about old hardware, showing off your vintage setup, or just being a total tech geek. It's like a little throwback to simpler (and bigger) tech times.
Symbolism
- Old-school technology and retro computing
- Nostalgia for vintage hardware
- Geek culture and tech enthusiasm
Common Usage Scenarios
- Talking about your retro computer setup or collection.
- Discussing the history of computer hardware.
- Joking about how much tech has changed ("Back in my day... đ˛ī¸").
Usage Examples in Conversation
Just found my dad's old PC from the 90s. Complete with a trackball! đ˛ī¸đ˛ī¸
My new setup has a modern vibe, but I low-key miss the feel of a trackball. đ˛ī¸
Explaining input devices to a kid: "We used to move this ball to move the cursor." đ˛ī¸đ
Anyone else remember these things? Pure nostalgia. đ˛ī¸â¨
When you're the tech geek in the group chat explaining ancient history. đ˛ī¸đ
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Best for retro/tech contexts. Might confuse people if used randomly.
- Pairs well with other old-tech or computer emojis for clearer meaning.
- Use it to add a fun, nostalgic or geeky tone to your message.
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