π₯
Tumbler Glass
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Definitions
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Food & Drink Β· Alcohol
Common
A short, wide glass typically used for serving whiskey, bourbon, scotch or other spirits, either neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.
Used to indicate drinking alcohol, especially hard liquor, or to suggest a celebratory toast or social drinking context.
Long day at work. Time for a π₯ and some peace and quiet.
Personal social media status
Happy birthday! Wish I could buy you a π₯ in person!
Text message
Often associated with sophistication, relaxation after work, or special occasions. Carries connotations of maturity and refined taste.
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Social Β· Celebration
Common
Represents celebration, toasting, or socializing. Often used to mark achievements, milestones, or as an invitation to share drinks.
Frequently used in congratulatory messages or when suggesting meeting up for drinks.
We closed the deal! π₯ to everyone who made it happen!
Work chat
In Western cultures, clinking glasses symbolizes trust and shared celebration.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Added to Unicode 9.0 as part of expanded food and drink emoji set
Growing popularity of craft cocktails and premium spirits in social media
2018
Usage spike coincides with surge in whiskey tourism and craft distillery popularity
Millennial interest in artisanal spirits and cocktail culture
Cultural Context
The tumbler glass emoji often signals adult sophistication, contrasting with beer or wine emojis which may indicate more casual drinking contexts.
Millennials and Gen X use this emoji to reference craft cocktail culture and premium spirits, reflecting the artisanal beverage movement.
In Scotland and Ireland, this emoji specifically connotes whisky/whiskey heritage and national pride when used by locals.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Primarily associated with Scotch whisky, particularly single malts. Often used in more refined contexts.
United States
Commonly associated with bourbon or Tennessee whiskey, often used in casual contexts to suggest unwinding or celebration.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used practically to suggest meeting for drinks or to mark celebrations. Often appears in work-related contexts.
Gen_Z: Often used ironically or to signal maturity/sophistication. Frequently appears in memes about adulting or stress.
Older: Less frequently used, but when employed, typically represents traditional celebratory toasts or classic spirits.
Millennials: Commonly used to reference craft cocktails, whiskey appreciation, or after-work drinks. Associated with self-care and reward.
Common Combinations
π₯π₯
Let's have drinks together or cheers/toast
Universal symbol for celebration or social drinking
π₯π
Celebration involving alcohol or party with drinks
Used for birthdays, promotions, or special achievements
π₯π§
Whiskey on the rocks or chilled spirits
Indicates preference for drinking style
ππ₯
Relaxing with a drink, unwinding after stress
Self-care or reward after hard work