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Goggles
GOG-uhls
Definitions
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Sports · Equipment
Common
Protective eyewear used for swimming, skiing, science labs, or other activities requiring eye protection from water, chemicals, or debris.
Used to indicate swimming, winter sports, scientific work, or general eye protection in digital communication.
Ready for swim practice! Got my 🥽 and towel packed.
Personal messaging
Don't forget your lab 🥽 for chemistry class tomorrow!
School group chat
Primarily associated with swimming in many English-speaking countries, but also commonly references science labs or winter sports depending on context.
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Objects · Protection
Uncommon
Symbol for safety, protection, or preparation for challenging situations, often used metaphorically.
Sometimes used figuratively to suggest preparing for something difficult or needing emotional protection.
Time to put on my emotional 🥽 before checking the family group chat.
Social media post
In digital culture, can symbolize readiness to face challenges or filter unwanted content.
Cultural Context
Goggles represent safety and preparation across cultures, symbolizing readiness to engage with potentially challenging environments while maintaining protection.
The goggles emoji is often used in STEM education contexts to promote lab safety and science literacy among students.
Regional Variations
Australia
Strongly associated with beach swimming and ocean activities, reflecting Australia's beach culture.
United States
Commonly associated with swimming pools, water parks, and science labs. Winter sports usage more common in northern states.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Straightforward usage for swimming, skiing, or lab work contexts in family and work communications.
Gen_Z: Used literally for swimming or metaphorically for 'filtering out negativity' in memes and TikTok content.
Older: Limited usage, primarily literal references to swimming or safety equipment in direct messages.
Millennials: Primarily used for indicating swimming activities or fitness goals in workout tracking apps and social media.
Common Combinations
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Swimming or swim practice
Commonly used to indicate going swimming or attending swim training
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Science lab or chemistry class
Used in educational contexts to reference lab safety or science experiments
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Skiing or winter sports
Used during winter season to indicate skiing activities