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🪱Worm Emoji (🪱) EmojiUnicode: 1FAB1

A coiled pink worm.

Released in The 🪱 Worm emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 13.0 in 2020 and added to Emoji 13.0.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🪱 Worm emoji typically represents literal worms, often of the earthworm variety, but it can symbolize a range of ideas from nature and dirt to decay and regeneration. When used in contexts, it can also imply something gross, squirmy, or sneaky."

Symbolism

  • Nature and Environment: Worms are crucial for soil health and aid in decomposition, making them symbols of regeneration.
  • Creepiness: Worms are often associated with the idea of something slimy or unsettling, making them fitting for 'gross' situations.
  • Sneakiness: Worms squirm and wriggle, symbolizing something or someone that's being elusive or quiet in their actions.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Talking about nature, gardening, or composting topics.
  • Describing something unpleasant, gross, or slimy.
  • Playfully calling someone sneaky or slippery in their behavior.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I’ve started composting at home! 🪱 It's great for the garden. 🌱
Ew, look at that slimy worm 🪱! Gross!
You always manage to sneak out of responsibilities like a little worm 🪱 haha!
I saw a worm 🪱 wriggling in the dirt after the rain today, nature is wild!
This situation just feels so... off. Like something sneaky is going on 🪱.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • The 🪱 Worm emoji can convey various situations from playful to gross. Make sure the tone of the message is clear to the recipient.
  • Be cautious when using this emoji to describe people, as it can imply sneakiness or deceitfulness, which might be taken negatively.
  • This emoji is perfect for nature-related discussions, but using it in ambiguous contexts may confuse the receiver.

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