Represents a turkey — the centerpiece of Thanksgiving in the U.S. It brings a cozy, family vibe and is often used to talk about big meals, fall holidays, or jokingly about feeling stuffed after eating too much.
You’re texting your family after a huge Thanksgiving dinner.
can’t move… officially one with the turkey 🦃
Sometimes used humorously to say someone is being silly or awkward, coming from the slang “don’t be a turkey.” The bird’s clumsy walk and funny gobbling sound made “turkey” a gentle way to tease someone without being mean.
In casual chats, 🦃 can double as a “food coma” emoji — like after overeating any big meal, not just Thanksgiving. But outside North America, it might just look like “a random bird,” so don’t rely on it to convey “holiday mood.”