collision
Unicode: 1F4A5
Description
A cartoon-style representation of a sudden impact or explosion, depicted as a burst of lines and sometimes stars radiating outwards from a central point.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > emotion
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents shock, surprise, impact, force, or a sudden burst of energy. Often used to emphasize a strong, unexpected event.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Its design is heavily influenced by graphic novel and comic book conventions for depicting sounds or sudden actions (e.g., 'BAM!', 'POW!'). It provides a visual shorthand for energetic or impactful moments.
Usage Examples
- Describing an accident: 'The car hit the wall! 💥'
- Expressing surprise: 'Mind blown! 💥 That plot twist!'
- Highlighting impact: 'The news dropped like a bomb! 💥'
- Indicating a sudden action: 'He tackled him with a 💥!'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to denote an impact, explosion, or a sudden, forceful event. Can also represent a 'mind blown' moment or extreme surprise.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often seen in manga and anime to depict a blow, explosion, or sudden shocking realization. Can also imply intensity or excitement.