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🦨Skunk EmojiUnicode: 1F9A8
It's a black and white skunk animal. People use it to say something stinks, is gross, or to show a bad mood.
Released in Released in 2020 with Emoji 12.0.
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Meaning and Interpretation
🦨 This little guy is your go-to for anything that's a big yikes. Did your friend send a bad meme? 🦨 Is the wifi being trash? 🦨🦨 Did you just wake up feeling funky? 🦨 It's like saying "ew" or "this stinks" in a cute, less aggressive way. You can also use it when you've done something a bit stinky yourself, like sending a risky text or showing up late.
Symbolism
- A bad smell or a gross situation.
- A foul mood or a "stinky" attitude.
- Something or someone being "off" or undesirable.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Reacting to a terrible joke or a cringy post.
- Describing how you feel after a long, rough day.
- Telling a friend their take on a topic is absolutely rancid.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Bro, that conspiracy theory you just shared? Major 🦨 energy.
My brain after that 3-hour meeting: 🦨
"How's the new cafeteria food?" "Don't. Just... 🦨🦨🦨"
Me realizing I forgot to put deodorant on this morning: 🦨💀
"Sorry I ghosted you last night, I was in a 🦨 mood."
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Great for lighthearted complaining, but maybe don't use it directly on someone's selfie.
- Stacking multiple skunks (🦨🦨🦨) increases the intensity of the stink.
- Often paired with other "bad vibe" emojis like 💀 or 🤢 for maximum effect.
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