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Unicode: 1FA9A
Description
A light blue or white slipper with a soft, fluffy appearance, often depicted with a front opening for the toes.
Group:
Objects > tool
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents comfort, relaxation, coziness, home, or sleepiness.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 13.0 (2020) as part of a continued effort to represent a wider range of everyday objects and concepts related to home and lifestyle. It quickly gained popularity as a symbol for domestic comfort and coziness.
Usage Examples
- Expressing relaxation: 'Finally home, time to put on my slippers! 🩺'
- Indicating coziness: 'Nothing beats a cozy night in with hot cocoa and my favorite slippers. 🩺'
- Talking about sleep/bedtime: 'Almost time to hit the hay. 🩺😴'
- Referring to home: 'My happy place is wherever I can wear my slippers. 🩺'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with home comfort, leisure, and cold weather attire.
East Asian culture:
Often used to denote indoor footwear, house shoes, or a welcoming gesture in some households where outdoor shoes are removed.