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Clock Face One-Thirty
wuhn-THUHR-tee
Definitions
1
Time · Clock
common
Represents the specific time of 1:30, shown on an analog clock face with the hour hand pointing to 1 and the minute hand pointing to 6.
Used to indicate a specific meeting time, appointment, or to ask about schedules.
Meeting in the conference room 🕜️
Work chat
Lunch break starts at 🕜️ today
Office email
In digital communication, often used literally to indicate time rather than carrying symbolic meaning.
2
Time · Reference
uncommon
Used metaphorically to indicate a position or direction, similar to how clock positions are used for spatial orientation.
Sometimes used in instructions or directions where clock positions provide clarity.
The target is at 🕜️ from your current position
Gaming chat
This usage is more common in specific contexts like military communication or medical procedures.
Cultural Context
One of 12 clock face emojis available on most platforms, representing specific times in half-hour increments, primarily used for literal time references.
Unlike some emojis that have developed metaphorical meanings, clock emojis generally maintain their literal time-telling function across cultures.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often used with 24-hour clock references in professional settings.
United States
Typically used with 12-hour clock format, often with AM/PM specified in text.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used practically for time references in family and work communications.
Gen_Z: Used primarily for literal time references, occasionally in memes about school or work schedules.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in direct communication about appointments or meeting times.
Millennials: Commonly used in work contexts for scheduling and in personal chats for meeting arrangements.
Common Combinations
🕜️👔
Afternoon business meeting or appointment
Used in professional settings to indicate work meetings after lunch
🕜️☕
Coffee break or afternoon tea time
Indicates a social or refreshment break in the early afternoon
🕜️⏰
Reminder for a 1:30 appointment or alarm
Used to emphasize punctuality or time-sensitivity