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Hole
hoʊl
Definitions
1
Objects · Physical
uncommon
A depression or opening in a surface, representing emptiness, a void, or a physical hole in the ground or an object.
Often used literally to refer to physical holes, or metaphorically to represent emptiness or something missing.
Found a 🕳️ in my favorite sweater. Need to fix it before it gets bigger.
Personal message
This project is like throwing money into a 🕳️
Work chat
In digital communication, frequently represents feeling empty, lost, or being in a difficult situation with no easy escape.
2
Metaphorical · Emotional
uncommon
A metaphorical representation of emptiness, void, or a situation that consumes resources or energy without positive return.
Used to express feeling empty, lost, or stuck in a difficult situation.
Been in an emotional 🕳️ since the breakup.
Personal social media
Often appears in discussions about depression, financial problems, or unsolvable situations.
Cultural Context
The hole emoji is often used metaphorically rather than literally, representing emotional emptiness, financial drains, or situations with no escape.
Despite being available since 2014, this emoji remains relatively underused compared to other object emojis, possibly due to its abstract nature.
Regional Variations
United States
Often used metaphorically in financial contexts to represent money drains or bad investments.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage, mostly in practical contexts about actual holes or occasional metaphors for financial issues.
Gen_Z: Occasionally used in memes about feeling empty or 'dead inside.' Sometimes paired with black hole references.
Older: Rarely used; when employed, typically refers to literal holes in objects or the ground.
Millennials: Used metaphorically in discussions about mental health, financial struggles, or work burnout.
Common Combinations
🕳️🐇
Going down a rabbit hole; diving deep into a topic or getting lost in research.
Reference to 'Alice in Wonderland' where following the rabbit leads to an adventure or distraction.
💰🕳️
Money pit; financial drain or bad investment that consumes resources.
Common in discussions about wasteful spending or projects with poor return on investment.
🕳️⛳
Golf hole; reference to the sport of golf.
Used when discussing golf games or achievements.