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Salt Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F9C2 1F9C2 |
Emoji Name | salt |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 11.0May 2018 |
Category | |
Keywords | saltseasoningfoodcooking |
đ§ Meaning and Explanation
The đ§ emoji depicts a salt shaker, typically white or clear, filled with white granules. This emoji is used to represent salt, seasoning, and cooking.
It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is "salty," meaning annoyed, bitter, or irritable.
đ§ How to Use
This emoji is used in the following contexts:
- Cooking and Food: To talk about adding salt to food, seasoning, or recipes.
- Flavor: To describe something as savory or to enhance the taste of food.
- Figurative "Salty": To describe someone who is upset, angry, or resentful.
- Humor: Often used in a humorous context to comment on someone's mood.
đ§ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Global | Salt, seasoning, cooking | The literal meaning is widely understood. |
| Online/Slang | "Salty" (annoyed, bitter) | The metaphorical use of "salty" is common in online communities and informal conversations. |