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Unicode: 1F96D
Description
A green or brown avocado, often depicted with its large, round pit visible in the center of the cut half. It's an oval-shaped fruit.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-fruit
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally represents healthy eating, freshness, naturalness, or a trendy lifestyle. It doesn't typically convey strong human emotions but rather culinary preferences or dietary choices.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 (2016). Its inclusion reflects the rising popularity of avocado as a superfood and a staple in modern cuisine, particularly in Western diets. It's part of a broader trend to include more food-related emojis.
Usage Examples
- Healthy meal prep: 'Time for some healthy fats! 🥑'
- Brunch plans: 'Avocado toast for breakfast? 🥑😋'
- Dietary preferences: 'Eating clean all week 🥑🥗'
- General food appreciation: 'Love this smoothie with avocado! 🥑'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with healthy fats, brunch culture, vegetarian/vegan diets, and trendy food. 'Avocado toast' is a widely recognized phenomenon.
East Asian culture:
While consumed, it might not carry the same 'trendy' or 'lifestyle' connotations as strongly as in Western countries, often seen more simply as a healthy fruit.