pool 8 ball
Unicode: 1F3B1
Description
An emoji depicting a pool ball, typically with a single number displayed on its surface. The specific number and design may vary by platform, but it generally represents a striped or solid billiard ball.
Group:
Activities > game
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral; primarily conveys information about the game of pool/billiards or specific ball numbers.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), alongside many other sports and game-related symbols. It represents the standardized billiard ball used in the game of pool.
Usage Examples
- Talking about playing pool: 'Let's shoot some 🎱 tonight!'
- Referring to a specific ball in a game: 'I need to sink the 🎱 next.'
- Metaphorically representing a decisive action (like the 8-ball in a game): 'This is the 🎱, make or break.'
- In a list of sports equipment: 'Got my cue stick, chalk, and some 🎱s ready.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with the game of pool or billiards, bar games, or competitive play. Can also represent a specific numbered ball in a sequence.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with pool/billiards. Less likely to have broader metaphorical meanings outside of the game context.