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🦗Cricket EmojiUnicode: 1F997
It's a small green cricket insect. Used to represent summer nights, chirping sounds, or to signify awkward silence in a conversation.
Released in Released in 2019 as part of Emoji 12.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
🦗 Hey, you know that cricket emoji? It's not just for bugs! On the internet, when someone says something and gets no reply, we say "crickets" 🦗... as in, all you can hear is crickets chirping in the awkward silence. It's a funny way to point out that a joke bombed or a question got ignored. Also works for cozy summer vibes!
Symbolism
- Awkward Silence / No Response
- Peaceful Summer Nights
- The Sound of Chirping
Common Usage Scenarios
- When a joke falls completely flat in the group chat.
- To describe a very quiet and peaceful evening.
- When you ask a question online and get zero replies.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Me: *tells a hilarious joke* Group chat: 🦗🦗🦗
"How was the party?" "It was dead. Total 🦗🦗."
Just sitting on the porch, listening to the 🦗 chirp. So peaceful.
"Did anyone do the homework?" *crickets* 🦗
"My social battery is at 0%. Me and my 🦗 friend are vibing tonight."
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it humorously to point out an awkward pause or lack of response.
- Great for setting a calm, summer night mood in a conversation.
- Often paired with other emojis like 🌙 or 😬 to enhance the context.
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