π₯ Dumpling emoji meaning
π₯ means dumplings of any kind, such as momos, gyoza, jiaozi, siomai or empanadas, and it can also be a cute pet name for someone. Apple shows one pale beige crescent dumpling with a pleated, crimped edge.
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What π₯ means
The tone is warm and food-happy. People send it when craving, ordering or cooking dumplings. In India and Nepal it is the go-to emoji for momos, often with a chili emoji for spicy chutney. In the Philippines it often stands for siomai, and in Indonesia for dimsum or pangsit. It is common during Lunar New Year, when families eat jiaozi. "Dumpling" is also an affectionate nickname for someone soft, cute or chubby, so it can appear in sweet chats with a partner or baby.
In Indian chats
It almost always means momos. People use it for street food plans, steamed or fried momo cravings, and late-night orders.
In a relationship or crush chat
It can be a cute pet name, as in "my little dumpling". It is affectionate and playful, not a serious romantic signal on its own.
π₯ How people use it
- Craving or ordering momos
- Dim sum or dumpling dinner plans
- Lunar New Year meals
- Calling someone a cute dumpling
Example messages
momos tonight? π₯πΆοΈ
made 40 gyoza from scratch π₯π₯’
siomai and rice for lunch π₯
goodnight my little dumpling π₯π₯°
Common π₯ combinations
- π₯πΆοΈSpicy momos or dumplings with chili sauce
- π₯π₯’Eating dumplings with chopsticks
- π§§π₯Lunar New Year food
π₯ vs similar emojis
| π₯ vs π₯ | π₯ is a fortune cookie with a message inside, while π₯ is a filled savory dumpling. |
|---|---|
| π₯ vs π | π is a Japanese rice ball wrapped in seaweed, while π₯ is a dough wrapper with filling. |
Emoji details
| Name | dumpling |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+1F95F |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Keywords | empanada, gyΕza, jiaozi, pierogi, potsticker |
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FAQ
What does the π₯ dumpling emoji mean?
π₯ means dumplings of any kind, such as momos, gyoza, jiaozi, siomai or empanadas, and it can also be a cute pet name for someone. Apple shows one pale beige crescent dumpling with a pleated, crimped edge.
Is π₯ the momo emoji?
Yes, there is no separate momo emoji, so people in India and Nepal use π₯ for momos.
What does π₯ mean from a girl or guy?
It usually means they want dumplings or momos. If they call you a dumpling, it is a cute, affectionate nickname.
Is π₯ an empanada?
It can be. The emoji covers all folded, filled dumplings, including empanadas, pierogi and gyoza.
Are the backgrounds transparent?
Yes, every PNG has a transparent background.