EMOJIS are a fun and popular way of expressing yourself in text messages and on social media.
But each emoji carries its own unique meaning - we explore what your friends, family, and even co-workers might really be referring to when they send you the rocketship icon.
What is the meaning of the rocket emoji?
The rocket emoji holds many meanings but the main one is outer space.
The rocket is used to represent anything that has to do with space such as Nasa, astronauts and space exploration.
On that note, it can also be used to represent a launch.
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Just like a rocket is launched into space, this emoji can indicate the launching of a new campaign at work or similar.
A rocket is launched high up into the sky, and sometimes when it comes to life goals and careers, that is what you need to do to achieve success - aim high.
That is why many use the rocket emoji as a symbol of success, ambitions and a determination to fulfil your dreams.
When rockets are launched, they propel through space at a fast speed, accelerating every second.
Therefore, sometimes, people use this emoji to indicate that something has risen, for example, stocks going to the moon.
According to Urban Dictionary, famously known for its controversial subtext, rockets can also mean anyone who has to leave or to swerve on someone - a quick getaway out of the atmosphere.
This could be the equivalent of “gtg” or “got to go” or “got to blast”.
How can I use the rocket emoji?
You can use the rocket emoji to indicate success in your career, or if you've just finished an important stage in your life and now you're aiming high for bigger things.
One example is maybe when you're graduating from university.
If you work in space and astrology, you can use it to indicate your job too.
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Meanwhile, if you have stocks in a company and they sky-rocketed and you want to share the news on social media, you can use the rocket emoji too to make more emphasis on the increase.
Because it’s a symbol of power and potency, the rocket emoji can also often be used to describe the effects of drugs and drinking alcohol.
What does the rocket emoji represent?
This emoji represents a rocket being propelled into space.
It was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and later on added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
If you want to use an emoticon with a similar sentiment, then it’s worth checking out the fire emoji.
The fire emoji can carry many meanings, however, it always refers to something positive.
It can mean that something is literally on fire, or as the kids say, "lit."
If you use Snapchat and you snap someone regularly, you might have seen the fire emoji show up next to their name along with a number.
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