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Laptop Computer
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Definitions
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Technology ยท Computing
Very Common
Represents a portable computer or laptop device. Used to indicate work, technology, digital activities, or remote/online communication.
Commonly used in contexts related to work, studying, digital creation, or online activities.
Finally finished this project! ๐ป๏ธ Time for a break.
Work/productivity message
WFH day today ๐ป๏ธโ
Social media status
Symbolizes modern work culture, especially remote work and digital nomadism in post-pandemic society.
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Work ยท Professional
Common
Symbolizes office work, professional activities, or career-related content. Often used to indicate working hours or professional identity.
Frequently appears in workplace communications and professional social media contexts.
Another day at the grind ๐ป๏ธ
Professional message
Represents the blending of personal and professional identity in digital spaces, especially post-pandemic.
Evolution Timeline
2010
Initially represented desktop computing and office-based work.
Pre-mobile computing dominance in professional settings
2020
Surged in usage during COVID-19 pandemic as symbol of remote work.
Global shift to work-from-home arrangements
2022
Evolved to represent digital nomadism and location-independent work.
Post-pandemic flexible work arrangements
Cultural Context
Symbolizes the 21st century knowledge economy and information work, representing the shift from manual to digital labor.
Despite smartphones dominating digital communication, the laptop emoji remains the primary symbol of professional computing work.
For younger users, represents both work and entertainment, while older users associate it more strictly with professional activities.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often used with tea emoji instead of coffee. More likely to be used in work-life balance contexts.
United States
Often used with coffee emoji to represent startup culture and tech industry. Associated with Silicon Valley work ethic.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used pragmatically to indicate work activities or availability. Often appears in family group chats to signal busy periods.
Gen_Z: Often used ironically in contexts about digital burnout or online classes. Frequently paired with other emojis in TikTok and Instagram stories.
Older: Less frequently used, but when employed typically represents formal computer-based activities or requests for technical help.
Millennials: Heavily used in work contexts, especially WFH arrangements. Common in professional Slack channels and LinkedIn posts.
Common Combinations
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Working while having coffee; productivity session
Common representation of modern work culture, especially in tech and creative fields
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Working from home; remote work
Post-pandemic work arrangement, often used to indicate WFH status
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Digital nomad lifestyle; working while traveling
Represents location-independent work and modern flexible careers
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Tired from computer work; burnout
Expresses digital fatigue or work exhaustion