🥄
Subgroups
Unicode
U+1F944
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E3.0

spoon

Definitions & examples

Represents eating, stirring coffee or tea, or sharing something sweet. It carries a cozy, everyday tone — like breakfast time, dessert, or self-care vibes.

  • You’re about to enjoy your favorite ice cream after a long day.

    Me + this pint = therapy 🥄🍦

General

Can be used metaphorically in geek or philosophical circles as a nod to The Matrix quote “There is no spoon,” suggesting that reality itself can be bent or questioned.

  • Your friend says they’ve finally realized their 9-to-5 job is an illusion of choice.

    Welcome to the real world 🥄😏

Cross-cultural

In Western chats, 🥄 can also represent “spooning” (cuddling close), especially in romantic contexts; tone depends on who you’re talking to.

Heads-up

Because of the “spooning” double meaning, 🥄 might read flirty in private chats — best avoid it in work or casual group settings.

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