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Hippopotamus Emoji

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Unicode
Code Point
U+1F99B
1F99B
Emoji Name
hippopotamus
Version
Date Added for Emoji
11.0May 2018
Category
Keywords
hippopotamushippoafrica

đŸĻ› Meaning and Explanation

The đŸĻ› emoji depicts a hippopotamus, a large, semi-aquatic mammal native to Africa. It is often shown with its distinctive large snout and ears, conveying its bulky yet often gentle appearance.

This emoji commonly symbolizes strength, calmness, nature, and African wildlife. It can also be used to represent something large or heavy, or to refer to the animal itself in discussions about wildlife or conservation.

đŸĻ› How to Use

This emoji is commonly used when referring to:

  1. The Animal: To talk about hippos, African wildlife, or visits to zoos/safaris.
  2. Strength and Power: To describe something or someone as strong, robust, or formidable.
  3. Calmness or Serenity: Despite their size, hippos are often seen as calm when in water.
  4. Large Size: To humorously or literally describe something as big or bulky.
  5. Nature and Conservation: In discussions about ecosystems, rivers, or animal protection.

đŸĻ› Cultural Background

Region Common Meaning Additional Notes or Misunderstandings
Global Hippopotamus, large animal Universally recognized as the animal.
African Contexts Wildlife, rivers, conservation More directly relevant in discussions about African nature and ecosystems.
Figurative Use Strength, bulk, sometimes laziness Can be used metaphorically to describe someone strong, large, or sometimes slow-moving.

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