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Woman Bouncing Ball
wʊmən baʊnsɪŋ bɔːl
Definitions
1
Sports · Activity
Common
Represents a woman playing basketball or dribbling a ball, often used to indicate basketball activities, female sports participation, or general athletic pursuits.
Used in sports-related conversations, fitness discussions, or to represent women's athletics and physical activities.
Just finished an amazing game with the team! ⛹️♀️ We're heading to the finals!
Instagram post about basketball
My daughter's first basketball practice today ⛹️♀️ So proud of her trying new sports!
Family WhatsApp group
Symbolizes women's participation in traditionally male-dominated sports, particularly basketball, highlighting gender equality in athletics.
2
Recreation · Fitness
Common
Symbolizes physical activity, exercise, or fitness routines involving ball sports, often used to represent an active lifestyle or workout session.
Used in fitness tracking apps, workout schedules, or to indicate plans for physical activity.
Monday: Running 🏃♀️ Tuesday: Yoga 🧘♀️ Wednesday: Basketball ⛹️♀️ Thursday: Rest 😴
Fitness plan in notes app
Associated with the modern fitness movement and women's increasing visibility in sports and athletic activities.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Introduction of gendered profession emojis, including Woman Bouncing Ball, as part of Unicode 4.0.
Growing recognition of the need for gender representation in emoji.
2018
Increased usage during Women's Basketball World Cup, highlighting female athletes in global competitions.
Growing visibility of women's sports in international competitions.
2021
Spike in usage during Tokyo Olympics, particularly around women's basketball events.
Increased media coverage of women's sports during global sporting events.
Cultural Context
Represents the growing visibility and recognition of women in sports, particularly in traditionally male-dominated activities like basketball.
Part of Unicode's efforts to create gender-inclusive emoji options, reflecting the push for equal representation in digital communication.
Younger generations use this emoji to express support for women's sports and female athletes, aligning with increased interest in gender equality.
In the US, strongly associated with basketball, while in countries like Australia and New Zealand, may represent netball or other women's ball sports.
Regional Variations
Australia
Often used for netball, which is more popular among women in Australia than basketball.
United States
Strongly associated with basketball, which has significant cultural importance in American society, particularly in school and college sports.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Less frequently used, but employed to discuss children's sports activities or personal fitness goals.
Gen_Z: Frequently used to represent active lifestyles, sports participation, and support for women athletes. Often used in TikTok fitness content.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in family contexts discussing younger generations' sporting activities.
Millennials: Used in fitness tracking, workout schedules, and to show support for professional women's sports leagues like the WNBA.
Common Combinations
⛹️♀️🏆
Winning at basketball or sports achievement by a female athlete.
Used to celebrate women's athletic achievements and victories in sports competitions.
⛹️♀️🔥
Impressive performance or skills in basketball by a woman.
Used to highlight exceptional athletic performance, particularly in basketball.
⛹️♀️💪
Female strength and athletic ability in basketball or sports.
Represents female empowerment through sports and physical activity.
⛹️♀️👟
Basketball training or workout session for women.
Used in fitness contexts to indicate basketball practice or training.