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🥙Stuffed Flatbread Emoji (🥙) EmojiUnicode: 1F959
A stuffed flatbread dish, typically Mediterranean.
Released in The 🥙 emoji was added in Unicode 10.0 and Emoji 5.0 in 2017.
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Meaning and Interpretation
"The 🥙 emoji represents a type of stuffed flatbread, often associated with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Greek cuisines. It commonly refers to wraps like falafel, shawarma, or gyro, filled with a variety of ingredients such as vegetables, meats, sauces, and spreads. It can be used to talk about these specific dishes or Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food in general."
Symbolism
- Mediterranean / Middle Eastern cuisine
- Vegetarian and meat-friendly food options
- Healthy and hearty meals
Common Usage Scenarios
- When talking about craving a delicious Mediterranean meal.
- Discussing healthy lunch or dinner options.
- Sharing a photo or review of your favorite gyro or wrap.
Usage Examples in Conversation
I’m so hungry! Let’s grab some 🥙 for lunch?
Just made the best homemade falafel 🥙! You have to try this recipe!
There’s a new gyro place in town! Who’s down for some 🥙 tonight?
Craving something healthy and delicious 🤤. 🥙 is always a good idea!
Lunch decision made! I’m going for a loaded 🥙 with extra hummus 😋.
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use 🥙 when talking about Mediterranean or Middle Eastern food to be specific.
- Avoid overusing this emoji when the dish in question isn’t related to flatbreads or wraps.
- Pair it with other food emojis when discussing meals with variety (e.g., 🥗, 🥒).
Related Emojis
Falafel
A popular vegetarian option made from ground fava beans or chickpeas, often included in Mediterranean wraps.