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Women With Bunny Ears
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Definitions
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People ยท Celebration
Common
Represents two women dancing or celebrating together, typically in matching outfits, often referencing nightlife, parties, or fun social gatherings.
Used to indicate plans for a girls' night out, celebrations with female friends, or to express excitement about social events.
Getting ready for tonight! ๐ฏโโ๏ธ Can't wait to hit the club with my bestie!
Instagram caption
Finally reunited with my sister after months apart ๐ฏโโ๏ธ
WhatsApp message
Girls' night out this weekend! ๐ฏโโ๏ธ๐ธ
Group chat message
References Playboy Bunny costumes from the 1960s, but has evolved to more broadly represent female friendship and celebration.
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People ยท Performance
Less Common
Symbolizes performers, dancers, or entertainers in matching costumes, often referring to synchronized dancing or coordinated performances.
Used when discussing dance performances, synchronized routines, or entertainment acts featuring female performers.
The synchronized dance routine was amazing! Those dancers were perfectly in sync ๐ฏโโ๏ธ
Text message about a performance
Tickets booked for the cabaret show tonight ๐ฏโโ๏ธโจ
Social media post
References chorus line dancers and showgirls from entertainment venues like Las Vegas and Broadway.
Evolution Timeline
1960
Playboy Bunny costume becomes iconic in American culture, creating the visual reference for this emoji.
Opening of first Playboy Club with waitresses in bunny costumes
2010
Emoji introduced as gender-neutral 'people with bunny ears' before later splitting into gendered versions.
Expansion of emoji character set to include more human representations
2016
Gendered version introduced, allowing specific representation of women with bunny ears.
Unicode update introducing gender variations for human emojis
2018
Usage shifts toward celebrating female friendship and 'girls' nights out' rather than bunny costumes specifically.
Social media culture emphasizing female friendship and celebration
Cultural Context
The bunny ears imagery originated from Playboy Bunny costumes popularized in the 1960s, though the emoji's usage has evolved beyond this specific reference.
Represents the cultural phenomenon of women celebrating together, particularly in Western nightlife contexts where 'girls' night out' is a recognized social ritual.
Younger users often employ this emoji without knowledge of the Playboy Bunny reference, instead seeing it purely as a symbol of female friendship and celebration.
The emoji's meaning has semantically broadened from specific costume reference to general female celebration, demonstrating how emoji meanings evolve beyond their visual origins.
In North America, more strongly connected to Las Vegas showgirl culture, while in UK and Australia, more commonly used for general female friendship outings.
Regional Variations
Australia
Often used in reference to 'going out with the girls' or female friendship groups heading to nightlife venues.
United Kingdom
More commonly used to indicate general female friendship and 'nights out' rather than specifically showgirl references.
United States
Strongly associated with Playboy Bunny imagery and Las Vegas showgirls. Often used to reference bachelorette parties and girls' nights out.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Less frequently used, but appears in posts about ladies' nights out or reunion events with female friends from college or work.
Gen_Z: Used for female friendship posts and party announcements. Often paired with sparkles or alcohol emojis on TikTok and Instagram Stories.
Older: Rarely used, though some may employ it when sharing photos of special celebrations with female friends or family members.
Millennials: Commonly used for girls' nights out, bachelorette parties, and reunion posts with female friends. Popular in group chats planning social events.
Common Combinations
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Girls' night out with cocktails or drinking
Represents female friends going out to bars or clubs together, especially on weekends
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Women dancing together, usually at clubs or parties
Emphasizes the dancing aspect of going out, often used for dance-focused events
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Bachelorette party or hen night
Used when discussing pre-wedding celebrations with female friends
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Glamorous night out or special celebration with female friends
Adds a sense of sparkle and excitement to female friendship celebrations
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Birthday celebration with female friends
Specifically used for birthday nights out with women friends
Related Emojis
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Male version of the same emoji (men with bunny ears)
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Woman dancing, often used in similar party contexts
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Celebration with drinks, frequently paired with women with bunny ears
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Women holding hands, representing female friendship
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Party popper, often used in celebration contexts