fight cloud
Unicode: 1FAEF
Description
A dark, ominous cloud with a swirling vortex or funnel at its base, sometimes depicted with lightning bolts or rain.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > emotion
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents a storm, bad weather, impending trouble, negativity, or a foreboding atmosphere.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 15.0 (2022) as part of a continued expansion of weather and natural phenomenon emojis, providing a more specific representation of a dangerous storm or cyclone.
Usage Examples
- Describing literal weather: 'Looks like a storm is brewing tonight 🌪️☁️. 1FAEF'
- Indicating a bad mood: 'I'm feeling a bit under the weather today. 1FAEF'
- Foreshadowing trouble: 'Things are about to get complicated. 1FAEF'
- Expressing overwhelming feelings: 'My mind is in a whirlwind. 1FAEF'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to denote literal bad weather, or metaphorically, a coming crisis, bad mood, or difficult situation.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, often used to express a sense of foreboding or a 'stormy' disposition.