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๐Ÿค๐Ÿค Shrimp Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F364

A fried shrimp emoji.

Released in The ๐Ÿค Shrimp emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The ๐Ÿค Shrimp emoji primarily represents shrimp, especially the fried version commonly found in Japanese cuisine, referred to as 'tempura.' It's used to talk about seafood, food preparation, or simply enjoying a tasty meal. It can also represent beach vacations, sea life, or humorously referencing small things, such as calling someone 'shrimp.'"

Symbolism

  • Seafood cuisine, particularly shrimp or prawns.
  • Japanese food, especially tempura in menus and restaurants.
  • Relaxation and vacations near coastal areas or oceans.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • You're discussing your love for seafood or talking about menus, especially sushi or tempura.
  • Planning or dreaming about a beach vacation.
  • Youโ€™re joking about sizes, referring to people or things as small (i.e., 'shrimp').

Usage Examples in Conversation

I can't wait for lunch today! ๐Ÿค I'm craving shrimp tempura. ๐Ÿคค
This beach day is perfect! Sand, sun, and seafood ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ–๏ธ
Going to the sushi bar tonight, won't leave without getting some ๐Ÿค!
Haha, you're such a shrimp! ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ˜‚
Just learned how to make grilled shrimp at home! ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ”ฅ

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use ๐Ÿค when talking about seafood dishes or especially shrimp-focused meals.
  • Be mindful when using it as a playful term for someone's size; ensure itโ€™s used in a humorous and affectionate context to avoid offense.
  • The ๐Ÿค emoji often signifies happiness or indulgence in food-related topics, so use it to convey excitement about meals or trips.

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