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Four O'Clock
fohr uh-klok
Definitions
1
Time Β· Clock
Common
Represents the time 4:00, either AM or PM. Used to indicate a specific time for meetings, events, or general time references.
Often used in scheduling contexts or to indicate when something occurred or will occur.
Meeting in the conference room at ποΈ
Work chat
The train arrives at ποΈ, can you pick me up?
Personal message
In Western cultures, 4 PM often marks the late afternoon period, sometimes associated with tea time in British culture.
2
Time Β· Reference
Uncommon
Used metaphorically to reference position on a clock face, particularly in directional contexts or to describe positioning.
Sometimes used in visual descriptions or instructions where clock positions provide useful reference points.
The exit is at ποΈ relative to where you're standing
Direction giving
Clock position references are common in various fields including military communication, aviation, and healthcare.
Cultural Context
The concept of dividing the day into 12-hour segments dates back to ancient Egypt, with the standardization of specific hours gaining importance with the industrial revolution.
Four o'clock has different cultural associations depending on AM/PM - 4 AM often represents extreme early rising or late nights, while 4 PM marks late afternoon transition.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
In British culture, 4 PM is traditionally associated with afternoon tea time, giving this emoji additional cultural context.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Practical usage focused on scheduling, with less emoji embellishment than younger generations.
Gen_Z: Used straightforwardly to indicate time, often in casual social planning. May be used ironically when running late.
Older: Limited usage, primarily literal time indication when digital communication is necessary.
Millennials: Commonly used in work contexts for meeting scheduling and in personal messages for social coordination.
Common Combinations
ποΈβ
Tea time or coffee break at 4 o'clock
Particularly resonant in British culture where afternoon tea traditionally occurs around 4 PM.
ποΈπ
End of workday or meeting at 4 PM
Used in professional contexts to indicate meeting times or end of workday.
ποΈπ΄
Tired in the afternoon or waking up at 4 AM
Expresses fatigue at 4 PM (afternoon slump) or the difficulty of waking up at 4 AM.