New Emojis Are Here: What Could They Mean?
Bazaar Arabia’s resident Gen-Zers decode the potential hidden meanings behind the newest bunch of digital icons
In the digital age, emojis are replacing words, and people are conveying several messages with a simple one-tap click. And now, with the latest release of the Apple iOS 16.4 developer beta, we will finally get a new slew of emojis to spice up our daily texts. Emojipedia has unveiled some of the new icons, so let’s get a head-start in decoding the hidden meaning behind them.
From sassy side-eyes to shy smiles, these modern hieroglyphs can be used to express thoughts and feelings that just can’t be put into words.
Here Bazaar Arabia’s resident Gen-Zers decode the potential hidden meanings behind the newest bunch of digital icons…
New Emojis Are Here: What Could They Mean?
The Shaking Face
This emoji is for when you’ve received the most shocking news that has completely shaken you to your core.
The Hearts
Blue is for the girls on their Eat, Pray, Love journey… Or if you’re on vacation in the Maldives.
Grey is for the girls who love Amelia Gray, Julia Fox, and Thierry Mugler.
Pink is for the girls who can’t wait for the new Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie.
The Pushing Hands
If used individually, it can signify “talk to the hand” and don’t speak to me, but used together it can describe the length of something; could be your patience, or your excitement.
The Animals
The Moose
To describe your best friend’s new beau, who seems cute but a little dorky.
The Donkey
To describe the person on the group chat that reads all the messages only the day after.
The Goose
To describe someone who’s being silly but totally adorable at the same time.
The Crow
To bear some bad news…
The Jellyfish
To describe the annoying ex who was just too clingy.
The Wings
To show you’re on your way and that you’ll be there in a second! (If there isn’t any traffic)
The Food & Plants
The Hyacinth
To indicate jealousy; either on your side or theirs.
The Ginger
To describe when something is only mildly spicy; could be about your food or the latest gossip.
The Pea Pod
To use with your best friend to show that you’re “two peas in a pod”
The Objects
The Chinese Fan
To use for a big reveal… Especially if it’s something extravagant.
The Hair Pick
For when you need to detangle the drama from a complicated long text.
The Maracas
When the group chat is getting a little too chaotic…
The Flute
To describe a player, a charmer who seems to pull-in almost anyone.
What’s your verdict on these new emojis? Are you ready to add these into your everyday texts?
All images courtesy of Emojipedia
