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Ticket
TIK-it
Definitions
1
Entertainment Β· Access
Common
A visual representation of an admission pass for events, travel, or entertainment. Used to indicate attendance at concerts, movies, sporting events, or when discussing tickets.
Commonly used when discussing plans, sharing event information, or confirming attendance. Often appears in promotional contexts.
Just got my π« for the Taylor Swift concert next month!
Social media post
Don't forget to bring your π« to the theater tomorrow.
Messaging app reminder
Represents access to experiences rather than just the physical item itself. Associated with excitement and anticipation.
2
Travel Β· Documentation
Common
Represents travel documentation, particularly boarding passes for planes, trains, or buses. Used in travel contexts to indicate bookings or itineraries.
Often used in travel planning conversations or when sharing trip details with others.
Just checked in online and got my boarding π« for tomorrow's flight.
Travel update message
In digital contexts, increasingly represents e-tickets rather than physical paper tickets.
Cultural Context
The physical ticket is increasingly being replaced by digital versions, yet the emoji retains its paper ticket appearance, representing a transitional cultural artifact.
Tickets represent social gatekeeping and access to experiences, making them symbols of inclusion and exclusion in digital communication.
The design reflects traditional perforated admission tickets, preserving a visual reference that younger generations may have limited physical experience with.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Commonly used for railway travel and football (soccer) matches. Often called 'booking' rather than 'ticket'.
United States
Often used for sporting events like baseball and football games, with strong associations to entertainment culture.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used more literally to represent actual tickets and bookings, often in family coordination contexts.
Gen_Z: Used extensively in Stories and TikTok for event announcements and concert flexing. Often paired with other emojis in sequences.
Older: Limited usage, typically in direct reference to physical tickets for events or travel.
Millennials: Commonly used in practical contexts to indicate confirmed plans or bookings, especially for concerts and travel.
Common Combinations
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Theater or performance tickets
Used when discussing theater shows, plays, or performance art events
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Airline ticket or boarding pass
Used when discussing air travel plans or flight bookings
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Movie ticket or cinema admission
Used when discussing going to see films or movie plans
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Concert or music event ticket
Used when discussing live music events or festivals