About ComboMoji

Who's Behind This

Created by Fabio, a linguistics enthusiast and developer

I started this project after repeatedly misinterpreting emojis in messages from international colleagues. What started as personal research turned into this comprehensive resource that now helps thousands of people communicate more clearly across cultures.

Why This Matters

Growing up, we had dictionaries and encyclopedias on the shelf. Now we have Wikipedia for almost everything. But emojis? There's no authoritative source explaining what they actually mean. Maybe it's because people still see them as childish or trivial. But here's the thing: we're returning to pictographic communication, and it's happening faster than most people realize.

We're witnessing the birth of a new form of communication, and it's evolving in real-time. A 16-year-old in Seoul uses 💀 differently than a 40-year-old in New York. Someone in Brazil sees 🙏 as gratitude, while in India it's a greeting. Without a shared understanding, we're basically speaking different languages while thinking we're all saying the same thing.

This project exists to fill that gap. ComboMoji documents how emojis are actually used in the wild across cultures, regions, and generations. Not the official Unicode definitions, but real usage from real conversations. Because when we understand each other better, we communicate better.

Want to know more about how I ensure accuracy and quality? Check out how I research and verify emoji meanings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a different question? Feel free to contact me and I'll get back to you.

How do you know these meanings are accurate?

I run every emoji meaning through data analysis and then double check with native speakers. When I find an emoji means one thing in Japan and something else in Brazil, you get both meanings plus the cultural context that explains why these differences exist.

Do emoji meanings actually change over time?

Emoji meanings shift faster than you might think. What 💀 meant five years ago isnt what it means today. I track how these change across different communities and age groups so you're getting current usage patterns not outdated definitions.

Can everyone use this site easily?

Clear communication matters for everyone. The site works with screen readers and other accessibility tools so whether you're checking an emoji meaning quickly on your phone or doing deeper research on your computer, you can find what you need.

Did you use AI to generate this?

I use AI for proofreading, brainstorming ideas, and translating content into other languages. But I dont generate the whole site with AI, that would be crazy. In 2025, not using these tools to improve your work would be like refusing to use spell check. The cultural insights and data analysis? That's all human research.

Where can I contact you for questions?

You can reach me through the contact page. I try to respond to all messages within a few days.

Why don't you have the meaning for emoji X?

If you notice a missing meaning or think I got something wrong, please let me know through the contact form. Your suggestions help make this resource better for everyone.