7️⃣
Keycap Digit Seven
SEV-uhn KEE-kap
Definitions
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Numbers · Communication
Common
The number seven displayed as a keycap digit, used to represent the numerical value 7 in digital communication.
Used in lists, rankings, or when referring to the specific number seven in text messages and social media.
The meeting starts at 7️⃣ sharp!
Text message
Often associated with luck in Western cultures, particularly in gambling contexts.
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Symbols · Sequence
Common
Used to indicate position or sequence in numbered lists, rankings, or ordered items.
Commonly used in casual lists to highlight the seventh item or step.
My top 10 movies: 1️⃣ Inception 2️⃣ The Matrix... 7️⃣ Interstellar
Social media post
In sports contexts, often represents jersey numbers or positions.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Standardized as part of Unicode 8.0 with consistent cross-platform appearance.
Growth of numeric emoji usage in digital communication
Cultural Context
Seven is considered lucky in many Western cultures, appearing in contexts like slot machines (777), while having religious significance in Christianity (seven days of creation).
Part of the number keycap set designed to mimic physical keyboard/phone buttons, making it useful for creating numbered lists in digital communication.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
In British gambling culture, seven is considered particularly lucky, influencing emoji usage in betting contexts.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used functionally in lists, schedules, and occasional references to lucky seven.
Gen_Z: Used in casual lists and rankings on TikTok and Instagram, often in aesthetic number sequences.
Older: Limited usage, primarily for practical numbering in text messages and emails.
Millennials: Common in work-related numbered lists, task management, and social media countdowns.
Common Combinations
7️⃣🍀
Lucky number seven, often used in gambling or lottery contexts.
Combines Western lucky number with four-leaf clover for double luck symbolism.
7️⃣⃣🎰
References slot machines and gambling where 777 is a winning combination.
Associated with casino culture and jackpots in Western contexts.