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safety pin
Unicode: 1F9F7
Description
A brown bag with a black handle, often used for shopping.
Group:
Objects > household
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents the act of shopping, consumerism, or carrying items.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 12.0 (2019) as part of a push to include more common everyday objects, reflecting the widespread use of shopping bags in diverse cultures.
Usage Examples
- Going shopping: 'Time to hit the mall! 🛍️'
- Carrying groceries: 'Just finished my grocery run 🛍️'
- For online shopping: 'My order arrived! 🛍️'
- Referring to consumerism: 'Black Friday deals are crazy 🛍️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with retail therapy, errands, or general shopping.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often representing convenience, daily life, or consumer culture.