meat on bone
Unicode: 1F356
Description
A cut of meat on a bone, typically brown or reddish-brown, often depicted with some fat or gristle, representing a chop or a general piece of cooked meat.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-prepared
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally neutral, evokes feelings of hunger, satisfaction, or a desire for a hearty meal. Can also represent a caveman-like or primal association.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It likely represents a generic meat chop, reflecting a common food item across many cultures. Its design is typically quite simple, focusing on the basic form of a bone-in piece of meat.
Usage Examples
- Indicating hunger: 'So hungry, I could eat a whole 🍖!'
- Talking about dinner: 'What's for dinner tonight? Maybe some good 🍖?'
- Describing a meal: 'Just had a fantastic steak! 🍖'
- Representing a carnivorous diet: 'I'm a real meat-eater 🍖'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with barbecue, steaks, ribs, or any substantial meat dish. Often represents a hearty, satisfying meal.
East Asian culture:
May be used more generically for meat dishes, sometimes appearing in contexts related to grilling or specific meat types like pork chops.