worm
Unicode: 1FAB1
Description
A brown-colored, circular rock or stone, often depicted with a roughly textured surface. It is a solid, inanimate object found commonly in nature.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-bug
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral; typically represents stability, groundedness, nature, or geological formations. Can sometimes be associated with a sense of being 'stuck' or unyielding.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 13.0 (2020) as part of a wider effort to include more everyday objects and elements of nature. Its design is fairly consistent across platforms, depicting a generic, common rock.
Usage Examples
- Talking about nature: 'Went for a hike today and saw so many interesting rocks! 🪨🌳'
- Describing something solid or stable: 'Our friendship is as strong as a rock. 🪨♥️'
- Figuratively representing an obstacle: 'Feeling a bit stuck, like hitting a rock. 🪨'
- In gaming contexts: 'Found a rare rock for crafting! 🪨✨'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often seen as a symbol of 'being grounded,' 'solid as a rock,' or part of natural landscapes. Can also be used to represent obstacles or durability.
East Asian culture:
May be associated with gardening, 'zen' aesthetics, or the unmoving strength of mountains. In some contexts, it can represent persistence or resilience.