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Snail Emoji

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Unicode
Code Point
U+1F40C
1F40C
Emoji Name
snail
Version
Date Added for Emoji
0.6Initial release
Category
Keywords
snailslowshell

🐌 Meaning and Explanation

The 🐌 emoji depicts a snail, a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell on its back. It is a universal symbol for slowness.

This emoji is often used to describe someone or something that is moving slowly, taking a long time, or to indicate a relaxed, unhurried pace. It can also be used to refer to the animal itself.

🐌 How to Use

This emoji is great for:

  1. Describing Slowness: When you or someone else is being slow.
  2. Indicating a Delay: If something is taking longer than expected.
  3. Encouraging a Slower Pace: To suggest someone should relax and not rush.
  4. Referring to the Animal: When talking about snails in nature.

🐌 Cultural Background

Region Common Meaning Additional Notes or Misunderstandings
Global Slowness, delay, taking it easy The snail is universally recognized as a symbol of being slow.
Gardening/Nature Pest, part of the ecosystem In a gardening context, it can refer to the animal as a pest.
Idiomatic Use "Snail mail" Used to refer to traditional postal mail, as opposed to fast electronic mail.

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