🌭

hot dog

Unicode: 1F32D

Description

A cartoon-style hot dog sausage in a bun, typically topped with a zigzag of yellow mustard. It looks plump and appealing.

Group:

Food & Drink > food-prepared

Status:

fully-qualified

Emotion:

Happiness, satisfaction, hunger, craving, casualness, enjoyment, often associated with comfort food or casual dining.

Backstory

This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 8.0 in 2015. It represents a widely popular comfort food item, becoming a staple in food-related digital communication.

Usage Examples

  • Expressing hunger for a hot dog: 'Craving a juicy hot dog right now! 🌭'
  • Referring to a meal: 'Having hot dogs for dinner tonight. 🌭'
  • Casual food talk: 'Nothing beats a good hot dog at the game. 🌭'
  • Suggesting a food choice: 'Let's grab a hot dog from that stand! 🌭'

Cultural Differences

Western culture:

Strongly associated with American culture, baseball games, barbecues, street food, and quick, casual meals.

East Asian culture:

Generally recognized as a Western food item, often appearing in contexts related to fast food, specific cravings, or international cuisine.