ringing emoji
A classic analog alarm clock, often depicted with an alarm ringing or set, represented by the ringing emoji.
There are different emoji meanings for ringing emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Strongly associated with waking up in the morning, deadlines, or a scheduled event. Can be used ironically to suggest someone 'wake up' to a situation.
- East Asian culture
- Similar associations with waking, schedules, and alerts. Might be used in gaming contexts for time limits or special event notifications. Less likely to have the same sarcastic 'wake up' connotation as in some Western contexts.