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Round Pushpin
rownd poosh-pin
Definitions
1
Location Β· Navigation
Very Common
A digital marker indicating a specific location on a map or highlighting an important place. Used to mark destinations, meeting points, or places of interest.
Commonly used in messages about travel plans, meeting locations, or to highlight favorite places.
Just arrived at the coffee shop π
Personal message
Check out this amazing restaurant π 5th Avenue
Social media post
Has evolved from a simple map marker to a digital shorthand for 'I am here' or 'meet me here' in location-sharing culture.
2
Communication Β· Emphasis
Common
Used to emphasize or highlight important information in a message, similar to underlining or highlighting text in written communication.
Often placed before or after key information to draw attention to it.
π Don't forget to bring your ID tomorrow!
Group chat message
Represents digital evolution of traditional emphasis markers, especially popular among younger users.
Evolution Timeline
2011
Introduced in Unicode 6.0 as a basic map marker symbol.
Rising popularity of digital maps and location sharing.
2015
Gained popularity with the rise of location-sharing features on social platforms.
Instagram and Facebook location tagging became mainstream.
2019
Evolved to indicate emphasis in messages beyond just geographic locations.
Expanded usage in text-based communication as attention marker.
Cultural Context
Represents the digitization of physical map pins, reflecting how technology has transformed navigation from paper maps to GPS and digital mapping services.
Has become integral to modern social coordination, enabling precise meetup planning and location sharing that previous generations managed through descriptive directions.
Functions as both a noun (representing a place) and a verb (the act of marking) in digital communication, showing how emoji can take on multiple grammatical roles.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often used in travel-related contexts and social gatherings.
United States
Frequently used with location-based apps like Google Maps and social media check-ins.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used for functional location sharing rather than emphasis. Common in family group chats for coordination.
Gen_Z: Frequently used on TikTok and Instagram to highlight trendy locations. Often used multiple times for emphasis.
Older: Limited usage, mostly in direct response to younger family members sharing locations.
Millennials: Commonly used for practical purposes like sharing meeting points or new restaurants on social media and messaging apps.
Common Combinations
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Home location or address
Used to share home address or indicate someone has arrived home safely.
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Restaurant location or food recommendation
Popular in foodie culture to share dining spots worth visiting.
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Meeting point or 'I'm here'
Used to coordinate meetups in crowded or unfamiliar locations.