🥩

cut of meat

Unicode: 1F969

Description

A flat round tortilla chip, typically yellow or light brown, sometimes depicted with a slight curl or uneven edges, representing a single chip commonly eaten with dips like salsa or guacamole.

Group:

Food & Drink > food-prepared

Status:

fully-qualified

Emotion:

Neutral, primarily used to represent the food item itself. Can evoke feelings of hunger, enjoyment, or a desire for snacks.

Backstory

This emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 (2016). It represents the widely popular tortilla chip, a core component of nachos and a common snack globally, especially popular in North America.

Usage Examples

  • Craving snacks: 'Thinking about some chips and salsa right now 🤤🌮'
  • Enjoying a meal: 'Perfect for dipping! 🥑'
  • Talking about food: 'What's your favorite chip flavor? 😋'
  • Party planning: 'Don't forget the chips! 🎉'

Cultural Differences

Western culture:

Strongly associated with Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, often linked to parties, casual dining, and snacking.

East Asian culture:

May be less prevalent or understood as a staple snack compared to other regions, but still recognizable as a 'chip'.