🌯
burrito
Unicode: 1F32F
Description
A cartoon-style hot dog nestled in a bun, topped with a squiggle of mustard.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-prepared
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often represents hunger, craving for fast food, casual dining, or celebratory occasions like barbecues or picnics.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 8.0 in 2015. It was added to represent the popular food item and to expand the range of food-related emojis available for digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Expressing hunger: "Craving a hot dog right now! 🌭"
- Planning a barbecue: "Who's bringing the hot dogs for the grill? 🌭"
- Celebrating a sports event: "Game day snacks! 🌭🍟"
- Describing a meal: "Just had the best hot dog ever! 🌭"
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with American cuisine, sports events, barbecues, and street food. Often evokes a sense of comfort or indulgence.
East Asian culture:
May be seen as a novelty food item or a symbol of Western fast food, less culturally entrenched than in Western societies.