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Unicode: 1F990
Description
A yellow circular face with the face of a giraffe, featuring a long neck, two ossicones (horn-like structures) on its head, and a gentle expression.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-marine
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally evokes feelings of peace, curiosity, uniqueness, and a connection to nature or wildlife. It can also be seen as quirky or distinctive.
Backstory
The Giraffe emoji was introduced in Unicode 10.0 in 2017. Its inclusion reflects the growing diversity of animal emojis and the increasing demand for specific wildlife representations in digital communication. Giraffes are iconic animals, especially in Africa.
Usage Examples
- Expressing love for animals: 'Just saw the cutest giraffe at the zoo! 🦒'
- Talking about height: 'I feel like a giraffe next to you! 🦒'
- Referring to wildlife: 'African safari here I come! So excited to see giraffes! 🦒'
- Representing something unique or long: 'This is a stretch, but hear me out 🦒'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with zoos, wildlife, children's stories, or novelty. Can represent someone tall or someone who 'sticks their neck out' (takes a risk).
East Asian culture:
May be used similarly to represent wildlife, but also potentially in contexts related to height or something unique and eye-catching.
African culture:
Giraffes are often seen as symbols of grace, wisdom, and foresight, given their height and ability to see far. The emoji might carry these deeper meanings for some.