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Wavy Dash Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+3030 U+FE0F 3030-FE0F |
Emoji Name | wavy dash |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | wavy dashdashpunctuation |
〰️ Meaning and Explanation
The 〰️ emoji depicts a wavy or squiggly dash line. It is primarily used to represent waves, water, fluidity, or a long, drawn-out sound.
It symbolizes movement, continuity, and sometimes a soft or gentle flow. In some contexts, it can also indicate a tilde or a range (e.g., "from A to B").
This emoji is a clear visual for anything related to undulating patterns, water, or a prolonged, soft sound.
〰️ How to Use
This emoji is commonly used when referring to:
- Water and Waves: To represent the ocean, rivers, or any body of water.
- Sound: To indicate a long, drawn-out sound, like a hum or a sigh.
- Fluidity and Movement: To describe something that flows smoothly or continuously.
- Range or Approximation: Less commonly, but can be used to signify "approximately" or a range between two points.
- Emphasis: To add a subtle, wavy emphasis to text, similar to an underline but more decorative.
〰️ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Global | Waves, water, fluidity, long sound | Universally understood as a wavy line. |
| East Asian Cultures | Tilde, range, approximation | In some East Asian contexts, it can function similarly to a tilde (～) to indicate a range or approximation. |
| Online Communication | Decorative, subtle emphasis | Used to add a stylistic element to text or to subtly emphasize a word or phrase. |
| Figurative Use | "Wavy feelings" (unstable emotions), "flow" | Can be used metaphorically to describe fluctuating emotions or a smooth process. |