⚡
high voltage
Unicode: 26A1
Description
A stylized bolt of lightning, often depicted in yellow or blue, with a jagged zig-zag shape.
Group:
Travel & Places > sky & weather
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents electricity, power, speed, danger, or a sudden, impactful event.
Backstory
This emoji, encoded as U+26A1, is part of the original Unicode set of symbols and not specific to any particular emoji release. Its design is based on the long-established symbol for lightning or electricity.
Usage Examples
- Weather forecast: 'Thunderstorms expected ⛈️⚡'
- Expressing speed: 'That car is super fast! ⚡'
- Showing energy/impact: 'This song gives me energy! ⚡'
- Warning of danger: 'High voltage! ⚡'
- Signaling a sudden idea: 'I just had a eureka moment! ⚡'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for weather (thunderstorms), power outages, energy, or a 'flash' of insight/speed.
East Asian culture:
Can also be used similarly for weather and power, but sometimes more broadly for 'shocking' news or a sudden burst of energy.