Activities emojis with their meaning

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You'll find all current activities emojis in Whatsapp and Facebook as well as a description of their meaning. Have fun with diving into the colorful world of emojis!

Soccer Ball
This is what winners look like, shalalalala. The game is on! We are in soccer fever with the ⚽ emoji! The classic black and white ball is especially popular in European soccer and symbolizes the spirit and unity of the fans. Often used to discuss games, scores and teams, the emoji is a hit with sports fans. You can use the emoji to support your favorite team, express your excitement for an upcoming game, or take on an athletic challenge. It is often seen on social media and in online chats to refer to major sporting events, such as the World Cup. It is also used in discussions about the performance of football players or as a sign of team spirit and cooperation. Finally, the ⚽ emoji can be used to symbolize sports activities and hobbies in general, or to emphasize the importance of fitness, stamina, and teamwork.
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Emoji Category: Activities

EmojiNameMeaning
Soccer Ball
Basketball
American football
Baseball
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
🏉Rugby footballGo for the leather! Rugby ball, sports, player, rough and reckless.
🥏FrisbeeFrisbee, beach toy, sports equipment, walk with the dog.
🪃BoomerangAustralia, throwing weapon, comes back, hits you in the face!
🎱BilliardsNumber 8, risk, challenge, last one standing.
🪀Yo-yoA rollercoaster of emotions! Childhood, a metaphor for ups and downs.
🏓Table tennis racket and ballPing pong, Olympic sport, recreational fun, England.
🏸Badminton racket and shuttlecockOff to the match! Badminton, sports, leisure activity.
🏒Hockey stick and puckLet's hit the ice! Ice hockey, puck, Canada.
🏑Field hockey stick and ballField hockey, stick, ball, goal.
🥍Lacrosse stick and ballLet's get in the game! Speed, strategy, team spirit, endurance.
🏏Cricket bat and ballCricket, team sport, friendship, rivalry.
🥅Goal netGoal! Score, success, achievement.
Flag in holeGolf game, hole, flag, ball, green.
🪁KiteFlying kites, fall, fun, family, childhood.
🛝Playground SlideOff to the slide! Childhood, playground, fun, unwanted messages.
🏹Bow And ArrowLove arrow, archery, hitting the target.
🎣Fishing Rod With FishI've got a big one on the line! Fishing, leisure, relaxation.
🤿Diving maskDiving, snorkeling, underwater world, vacation.
🥊Boxing gloveBam! Fighting, boxing, protection, hobby.
🥋Martial arts suitGet ready! Judo, karate, martial arts outfit.
🎽Running shirt with sashMarathon, jogging, competition, running shirt, sash.
🛹SkateboardReady for the skate park! Hobby, sport, culture, street surfing.
🛼Roller skatesLeisure, fast movement, 80s cult, balance, skill.
🛷SleighLet's hit the slopes! Fun, sledding, snow, childhood memories, Christmas.
SkateFigure skating, ice hockey, winter activity, balance, skill.
🥌Curling stoneCurling tournament, winter sports, ice, teams, points, sweeping.
🎿Ski And Ski BootsWinter sports, skiing, ski resort, gear.
SkierSkiing, Alps, lift, slope, vacation.
🏂SnowboarderSnowboarding, winter, sports, in the mountains.
🪂ParachuteFor the thrill! Adrenaline, adventure, safety, freedom.
🏋WeightlifterOff to the gym! Weightlifting, muscles, gym, sports nutrition.
🤼WrestlerWrestling, martial arts, Olympic sport, close combat, with other rings.
🤸Person is doing a cartwheelLaterally executed rollover on a line or the balance beam. Acrobatic gymnastics and one of the techniques in artistic gymnastics. Someone recently started to go to gymnastics or is currently very silly, happy and frolicsome.
Person Dribbling BallI'm doing sports now! Female person dribbling a basketball. Emoji is a symbol for sport and activity. Can be the invitation to a game.
🤺FencerFight for something or rush one’s fences. Person in fencing clothes with mask and weapon. Martial arts, settling a duel. En garde! Beware, your opponent is striking a fighting position. Illustrates revenge, retribution and signalizes dispute and tough demands.
🤾HandballTwo teams try to throw the ball into the opponent's goal. The counterpart to football is a well-known and popular team sport. Stands for stamina, speed and coordination.
🏌Person playing golfDo you have time to play golf? Golfer at the tee. A ball should be played from the tee into the hole with as few hits as possible. Traditional ball sport. Formerly being the sport of the rich and powerful, golf has long turned into a mass sport.
🏇Horse RaceA jockey is riding a horse. Professional riders must complete a three-year training. Horse racing is one of the oldest sports. Can be used in conjunction with a competition, e.g., who will be home quicker.
🧘Person in the lotus positionSimilar to the cross-legged seat, but in the lotus position the feet are lying on the thighs. Classical sitting posture of the yogi and sitting position in meditation. Represents inner balance, even temper, flexibility, calmness and strength.
🏄SurferSurfing the perfect wave or the Internet. On a special board you let yourself be carried over the water by the impetus of a wave. Surfing is a popular water sport. Sun, sea, Hawaii and a very specific way of life.
🏊SwimmerSwimming is suitable for everyone regardless of age and condition. The person can swim in the swimming pool, a lake or in the sea. Let's go for a swim!
🤽Water polo playerGo get your bathing suit! In the ball game in water, players of two teams try to throw the ball into the opponent's goal. Professional sport, Olympic discipline or activity in the swimming pool.
🚣Rowing boatWe are all in the same boat! Leisure activity, professional or amateur sport, family excursion or a romantic date. Rowing the boat works best on calm waters.
🧗Person is climbingYou climbed to the summit, the goal has been reached. The person is secured and climbing on a mountain face. Popular leisure activity and full-body sport. Requires physical strength, coordination and courage.
🚵Mountain bikerLet's take a tour of the mountains! With a mountain bike, a type of off-road bike, you can discover trails off the paved roads. Stands for sports activities and excursions in the nature.
🚴BicyclistFancy a bike tour? Means of transport, leisure activity or sporting activity. Cycling is a popular way of avoiding traffic jams, losing some weight or going on a tour.
🏆CupA shiny cup, usually with an engraving. A symbol of success and recognition of the performance of an individual or a team. We won!
🥇First Place MedalI won! The winner of a competition is awarded the gold medal. In the figurative sense, can also refer to a person who considers himself/herself a winner.
🥈Second Place MedalWe are second! The silver medal stands for the second place in competitions, the so-called first loser. In sports traditionally the first three places are called winners.
🥉Third Place MedalWe got bronze! The bronze medal is the award for the third place (mostly) in an athletic competition. The medal is hanging on a ribbon and is worn around the neck during the award.
🏅Sport MedalThe other side of the coin. Who will win the most medals? The award is given at many important sports events, e.g. the Olympic Games.
🎖Military medalYou deserve a medal for that! The ribbon with medallion is a medal for military success and merit. Serves as a reminder of personal achievements and abilities.
🏵RosetteOutstanding! Flower decoration in the form of a blossom. Belongs to the decorative culture of European and Indian art. Today rosettes are still used as a military award for particularly good achievements.
🎗Reminder RibbonSymbol of solidarity. As a sign of the (politically independent) support of military personnel or to draw attention to the disease endometriosis.
🪡Sewing needleCan you mend my shirt, please? The threaded needle is used for sewing or manual work. Clothing needs to be mended, a dress needs to be tailored, or fabrics need to be sewn together. Or the wound has been stitched up by a doctor.
🪢KnotThe knot has been untied! A knot can symbolize a connection but also the solving of a difficult task. Someone is in a confusing situation or feels support and a strong connection.
🎫TicketWe got the tickets! Emoji points to an event. This could be a stage performance, a sports event, a movie night or a festival. The tickets have already been bought or still need to be procured.
🎟Admission ticketsI've got two tickets for the football match! “Admit one“ grants a person entrance. Among others, these tickets are required for events, the cinema, the swimming pool or for a joyride.
🎪Big topLet the show begin! Circular big top with flag. A circus is usually a group of performers who entertain the audience with various artistic performances, such as acrobatics or magic. Emoji is often used as an invitation to the circus or to draw attention to the silly behavior of a person.
🤹JugglerBread and circuses! An artist who performs feats by throwing things in the air and catching them. Jugglers are dexterous, playful and focused. They master multitasking and are ready to take risks.
🎭Performing ArtsWould you like to go to the theater with me? The two masks have their origin in the tragicomedy of the ancient Greek theater. One face smiles, the other one frowns. Represents the drama of the story, the good and the bad character, the hero of the story and his opponent.
🪄Magic wand“I'll do the job with ease” or “Something magical will happen!” A wand is an element of supernatural powers. Stands for illusions, magic, fantasy, and for positive as well as negative influence on others.
🩰Ballet shoes“Tomorrow is my performance” or “She looks like a prima ballerina!” Hair in a bun, body with tutu and ballet shoes. Related to dance, girlishness, grace and perfectionism.
🎨Painter's paletteIt's time to get creative! When painting, the artist uses a palette to mix colors. Refers to art, painting itself, creativity or a new hobby.
🎬Clapperboard“And action!“, “Let's start again“ or “That's it, it's a wrap!“ The clapperboard is used in shooting to match sound and image later when cutting the material. Serves as a symbol for cinema or shooting.
🪈FluteThe flute emoji 🪈 represents music, especially the sound and playing of flute instruments. Often, it stands for musical interests and talents. In conversations, this emoji can be used for concerts, music lessons, or practicing an instrument. Cultural events and festivals where flute music is played are also possible meanings. However, the flute is also sent in relation to sexual acts, in line with the phrase "playing the flute." Finally, it expresses feelings of joy and lightness that emanate from the pleasant sounds of the flute.
🎤Microphone“We're going to the karaoke bar“ or “The concert was amazing!“ Emoji is associated with speaking or singing in front of several people, for example at events. May also indicate a person's talkativeness or the craving for recognition.
🪇Rumba Rattles (Maracas)The 🪇 emoji represents rhythm, music, and especially playing maracas. It often symbolizes Latin American culture and musical styles such as salsa or samba. In chats, it's used to refer to music events, parties, or dance gatherings. Other associations include the energy and zest for life that comes from playing maracas. Finally, it can express a cheerful and exuberant mood accompanied by these rhythmic instruments.
🎧HeadphonesSpeakers instead of sneakers. Represents a certain lifestyle, e.g. hipsters like to wear huge headphones. Can generally be used for music: is currently listening to a great album or podcast.
🎼Full scoreWe’re rehearsing with the orchestra! Represents music, a symphony, a concert or classical music. The written music combination contains all the information for musicians to play the composition.
🎹KeyboardAn electronic keyboard instrument that is neither a piano nor a grand piano. Often used by solo or other entertainers because of the auto accompaniment. Is also associated with control or manipulation of other people's emotions.
🪗AccordionI love shanties! Versatile instrument for different styles of music. The accordion made it into the Guinness Book of Records: The largest in the world weighs 200 kg, is almost 2.50 m high and 1.90 m long.
🥁DrumRataplan! It's going to be exciting, an announcement or an event is imminent. Refers to the instrument or music in general. Someone plays the drums well or there is live music in a bar.
🪘Barrel drumRhythm is it! One of the oldest musical instruments in the world. Is played by hitting your hands on it. Widely used in dance music. The origins can be found in Africa.
🎷SaxophoneDo you want to go to the jazz club? The musical instrument with a smooth tone is made of brass. The saxophone has a long tradition in the wind ensemble, in classical music, but also in Rock'n'Roll, for instance. As a symbol, it is often associated with intellectual capabilities, communication skills and news, but also with a warning.
🎺TrumpetI need your attention! Someone is musical and even plays an instrument himself or likes music. Trumpets are also known from folk music, the wind ensemble or parades. Formerly, the musical instrument made of tin was reserved for kings and heavenly legions, such as angels with trumpets.
🎸GuitarThe musical instrument is displayed as either acoustic or electric guitar. Represents music, concerts and festivals. The guitar has been around for 5000 years by now.
🪕BanjoI love country music! Musical instrument with four to eight strings, a long neck and a hollow, round body. Originally of West African origin.
🎻ViolinString the bows to one's violin, “He fiddles with money“ or “She is as fit as a fiddle.“ Can also stand for the string instrument itself or classical music.
🎲DiceThe die is cast. Dice are used in many board games and in the casino. Luck or destiny will decide on how the hexagonal die will fall.
Chess pieceThat was a clever (chess) move, “checkmate“, or “treat someone like a chess piece“. Strategic board game for two people with 16 pieces each in light and dark color. Symbol of intelligence and power, but also the fight between good and evil.
👾Alien MonsterLet's play something! The monster smiley is known from Arcade and computer games. Is also often interpreted as an alien.
🎯Direct HitSmash hit! “You got it to the point” or “I agree with you”. A blue arrow right in the dartboard's bullseye. Is also used to indicate a dart game.
🎳NinepinsShall we go bowling? Sport and popular pastime with friends or family. Something went well, a challenge was mastered successfully and you hit a strike.
🎮Game consoleLet's play! Invitation to friends to play together. A new video game is on the market and you will be busy in the near future. Be it fantasy or adventure game or car racing: console games are a popular pastime.
🎰One-armed banditWe are going to Vegas! The slot machine is operated with a lever, that is, one arm, and, like a bandit, takes away your money. The number 7 is considered a lucky number. If the same symbol appears in each display, the machine spits out the winnings.
🪅PiñataWe’re celebrating children's birthday! Papier mâché figure filled with candy or toys. Children beat the piñata blindfolded till it breaks open. Common in Central America at Christmas and children's birthdays and in Spain at Easter.
🪆MatryoshkaI have many layers! Five to seven wooden dolls of different sizes that are nested one inside the other. As a warning: Be careful, he has many faces! Popular children's toy and symbol of Russia.
🧩Puzzle pieceIt is tricky, “How does this all fit together?“ or “You are the missing piece“. Be it a game or a leisure activity: The puzzle pieces are reassembled into a complete picture. Can be an expression of confusion or mystery. Trains the senses of sight and touch as well as logical but also abstract thinking.
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