Meanings
Two champagne flutes touching in a celebratory toast, representing congratulations, celebrations, special occasions, or festive gatherings.
Used to convey celebration, mark achievements, or propose a toast. Often accompanies congratulatory messages.
The clinking of glasses originated from medieval practices to ensure drinks weren't poisoned; now universally recognized as a celebratory gesture.
Used to suggest meeting for drinks or to indicate drinking socially, often implying a casual, upscale, or celebratory gathering.
Frequently used in invitations or when planning social outings.
The champagne glasses specifically suggest a more refined or special occasion compared to beer mugs (🍻).
Combos with 🥂
Culture
The gesture of clinking glasses serves as a universal symbol of goodwill and celebration across cultures, though the specific drinks and occasions vary regionally.
While English speakers say 'Cheers,' Germans say 'Prost,' French say 'Santé,' and Spanish speakers say 'Salud' – all represented by this single emoji.
The tradition of toasting dates back to ancient Greece, where hosts would drink first to prove the wine wasn't poisoned. The clinking evolved to engage all five senses in the drinking ritual.
Younger users often employ this emoji more casually for regular social drinking, while older generations reserve it for significant celebrations and formal toasts.
History
Added to Unicode 9.0 as part of expanded food and drink emoji set.
Growing demand for celebration-themed emojis beyond the beer mugs.
Usage spike during royal wedding coverage and social media conversations.
Global televised events driving celebratory emoji usage.
Significant increase in virtual toast usage during pandemic lockdowns.
Zoom celebrations and virtual happy hours replacing in-person gatherings.