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Receipt
rɪˈsiːt
Definitions
1
Commerce · Documentation
common
Digital representation of a paper receipt showing proof of purchase or payment. Used to reference transactions, expenses, or financial documentation.
Commonly used in personal finance discussions, expense tracking, or when referencing purchases.
Just got my new laptop! 🧾 Keeping this for the warranty.
Personal messaging
Don't forget to save the 🧾 for your tax deductions!
Work chat
Often associated with expense management, tax season, or budgeting conversations in digital communication.
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Business · Finance
uncommon
Symbol for financial documentation, bookkeeping, or accounting processes. Used in professional contexts to indicate record-keeping.
Appears in business communications, accounting discussions, or financial planning contexts.
Our accounting team needs all 🧾 submitted by Friday for quarterly review.
Work email
In professional settings, represents organization and financial responsibility.
Evolution Timeline
2018
Added to Unicode 11.0 as part of expanded business and office emoji set.
Growing need for financial and commerce-related emoji in digital communication.
2020
Increased usage during pandemic as online shopping and contactless payments surged.
Shift to digital receipts and contactless transactions during COVID-19.
Cultural Context
The receipt emoji reflects modern consumer culture's emphasis on documentation and proof of transaction in an increasingly digital marketplace.
As digital receipts become more common, this emoji serves as a visual bridge between paper and electronic documentation in financial conversations.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Commonly referenced in VAT-related discussions and consumer protection contexts.
United States
Often associated with tax deductions and expense tracking, particularly during tax season.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Typically used literally to reference actual receipts or financial documentation in practical contexts.
Gen_Z: Often used ironically in memes about overspending or 'keeping receipts' on someone's behavior or statements.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in direct references to actual receipts or financial record-keeping.
Millennials: Frequently used in budgeting discussions, expense tracking apps, and adulting-related content.
Common Combinations
🧾💰
Expense tracking, budgeting, or financial management.
Often used in personal finance discussions or budgeting apps.
🧾📊
Financial analysis, accounting, or expense reports.
Used in business contexts to indicate financial documentation or reporting.
🧾😱
Shock at a high bill or unexpected expense.
Expresses surprise or dismay at the cost of something.