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Bell Pepper
/bɛl ˈpɛpər/
Definitions
1
Food · Vegetable
Common
Represents a bell pepper (capsicum), a hollow vegetable with a glossy exterior that comes in green, red, yellow, or orange varieties. Used in food contexts or cooking discussions.
Commonly used when discussing recipes, healthy eating, grocery shopping, or gardening.
Making fajitas tonight with chicken, onions and 🫑
Recipe sharing in group chat
My garden is doing well this year! Already harvested tomatoes and 🫑
Social media post about gardening
While familiar globally, different English-speaking regions use different names for this vegetable.
2
Food · Metaphorical
Uncommon
Occasionally used metaphorically to represent something mild or non-spicy, contrasting with hot pepper emojis that signify spiciness or excitement.
Less common usage that relies on contrast with spicy pepper emojis.
This movie was more 🫑 than 🌶️ - pretty bland overall.
Movie review comment
This metaphorical usage is emerging but not yet widespread across all English-speaking regions.
Cultural Context
The terminology varies significantly across English-speaking regions: 'bell pepper' (US), 'capsicum' (UK, Australia, NZ), and 'sweet pepper' or simply 'pepper' in various regions.
As plant-based diets have gained popularity, vegetable emojis including the bell pepper have seen increased usage in wellness and health-conscious online communities.
Regional Variations
Australia
Australians exclusively use 'capsicum' for this vegetable, never 'bell pepper'.
United Kingdom
In British English, this vegetable is commonly called 'capsicum' or 'pepper' rather than 'bell pepper'.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used in practical contexts like grocery lists and recipe sharing in messaging apps.
Gen_Z: Used straightforwardly for food content; occasionally in healthy eating or vegan lifestyle posts on TikTok and Instagram.
Older: Limited usage, mainly in food-related contexts when discussing recipes or gardening achievements.
Millennials: Common in recipe sharing, meal prep photos, and family meal planning discussions on Instagram and Pinterest.
Common Combinations
🫑🍅
Vegetables or salad ingredients, often in cooking contexts.
Common pairing in recipes and food photos across Western cuisines.
🫑🥕🥦
Healthy eating, vegetable selection, or plant-based diet.
Used in wellness and nutrition conversations.
🫑🌶️
Contrast between mild and spicy peppers or flavors.
Used in cooking discussions to indicate spice levels.