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Cup with Straw Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F964 1F964 |
Emoji Name | cup with straw |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 5.0June 2017 |
Category | |
Keywords | juicesodadrink |
🥤 Meaning and Explanation
🥤 shows a disposable cup with a lid and straw, like those used for soft drinks, smoothies, or iced coffee. The cup typically has a domed lid with a straw poking through.
This emoji represents takeaway beverages and modern drink culture. It's commonly associated with fast food restaurants, cafes, and on-the-go refreshments. The design suggests cold beverages rather than hot drinks.
It captures the convenience of portable drinks and is often used when discussing refreshments, especially during summer or while out and about.
🥤 How to Use
This emoji is perfect for beverages, refreshments, and casual dining.
- For cold drinks and smoothies
Use when talking about soft drinks, iced coffee, or blended beverages. - To show refreshment
Great for expressing thirst quenching or cooling down. - For takeaway culture
Represents grabbing drinks on the go or fast food meals.
🥤 Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 US | Fast food drink, soda | Strong association with fast food culture |
| ☕ Cafe Culture | Iced coffee, cold brew | Popular for coffee shop beverages |
| 🌍 Global | Soft drink, refreshment | Universal takeaway drink symbol |
| 🇦🇸 Asia | Bubble tea, iced drinks | Often represents boba or specialty drinks |
| 🌱 Eco-conscious | Plastic waste concern | May prompt discussions about reusable cups |
| 🏝️ Summer | Beach/pool drinks | Associated with vacation refreshments |
Modern Usage Context
Environmental awareness
Increasing awareness of single-use plastics affects how this emoji is perceived.
Tip: Some prefer reusable cup emojis or add eco-friendly context.
Beverage trends
Often used for trendy drinks like bubble tea, cold brew, or specialty smoothies.
Tip: Popular in food and beverage social media posts.
Casual dining symbol
Represents the convenience and casualness of grab-and-go culture.
Tip: Common in posts about quick meals or busy lifestyles.