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Volleyball
VOL-ee-bawl
Definitions
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Sports Β· Recreation
Common
Depicts a white volleyball with curved panels, used to represent the sport of volleyball, beach volleyball, or general recreational ball games.
Used in sports contexts, summer activities, and casual conversations about recreation or athletic interests.
Beach day tomorrow! πβοΈ
Social media post
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Group chat
Associated with beach culture, summer activities, and team sports. Often used by volleyball enthusiasts to signal their passion for the game.
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Activities Β· Hobbies
Uncommon
Used metaphorically to represent bouncing ideas back and forth, teamwork, or recreational activities in general.
Sometimes used in business contexts to represent collaboration or in casual conversation to indicate leisure time.
Let's bounce some ideas around in our meeting tomorrow π
Work chat
In digital communication, can symbolize work-life balance or active lifestyle choices.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Gained prominence during Rio Olympics with increased usage on social media during volleyball events.
Olympic Games spotlight on beach volleyball competitions
2020
Saw usage spike during pandemic as people sought outdoor recreational activities.
COVID-19 restrictions leading to increased interest in outdoor sports
Cultural Context
Volleyball emoji often represents an active, social lifestyle and is associated with youth culture and summer activities.
Beach volleyball has different cultural significance across regions - a professional sport in Brazil, casual recreation in the US, and tourist activity in Mediterranean countries.
Gen Z and younger Millennials use this emoji more frequently, often in contexts related to school sports and social activities.
Regional Variations
Brazil
Strongly associated with beach culture and professional volleyball, where Brazil has international prominence.
United States
Often associated with school sports programs and collegiate athletics, particularly women's volleyball.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Occasionally used to reference family activities or children's sports events.
Gen_Z: Frequently used in TikTok and Instagram Stories to showcase athletic activities and school sports participation.
Older: Rarely used, except when communicating about grandchildren's activities or watching professional volleyball.
Millennials: Used in fitness tracking apps and social posts about recreational leagues and beach trips.
Common Combinations
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Beach volleyball or beach day activities
Popular summer recreation, especially in coastal areas and tourist destinations
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Volleyball victory or tournament
Used to celebrate wins in volleyball competitions
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Impressive volleyball play or hot streak in the game
Used by players and fans to highlight exceptional performance
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Volleyball training or athletic prowess
Used by athletes to show dedication to the sport