microbe

Definitions & examples

Represents germs, viruses, or anything “contagious.” Often used when talking about being sick, discussing hygiene, or jokingly calling something (or someone) gross or “infectious.” It became especially popular during the COVID-19 era as a shorthand for the virus itself.

You just tested positive and text your group chat to cancel weekend plans.
Guess I’m out for the weekend 🦠 stay safe y’all

Cross-cultural

In Japanese chats, 🦠 can appear in health updates or cute “stay-well” messages, especially on LINE. It sometimes pairs with 🧼 or 🤒 to express concern rather than disgust—more like “take care” energy than “ew.”

Heads-up

Using 🦠 jokingly about someone can sound mean or body-shaming; keep it about yourself or generic “sick day” jokes.

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😷

face with medical mask

分组: Smileys & Emotion
子分组: face-unwell

🦝

raccoon

分组: Animals & Nature
子分组: animal-mammal

🐛

bug

分组: Animals & Nature
子分组: animal-bug

🦆

duck

分组: Animals & Nature
子分组: animal-bird

🐒

monkey

分组: Animals & Nature
子分组: animal-mammal