What Does the 🍉 Watermelon Emoji Mean?

Co-authored by Aly Rusciano

Last Updated: September 13, 2024 Fact Checked

The 🍉 (watermelon) emoji seems innocent enough, but did you know it has a more vulgar meaning? This delicious fruit may represent more than you realize. We’ve put together a guide, so you'll know what you’re saying before you hit send. Keep reading to learn what the 🍉 (watermelon) emoji means and how you can use it.

When is the watermelon emoji used?

The 🍉 (watermelon) emoji is most commonly used to describe the summertime or the fruit itself. While sexting, it can also represent breasts. Separately, the watermelon emoji can also be a symbol of support for Palestinians.

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🍉 (Watermelon) Emoji Meanings

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The 🍉 represents all things fun in the sun. What better way to celebrate a hot day than with a juicy slice of watermelon? This emoji can be used alongside ☀️, 😎, and other summertime emojis to say, “I love summer!” ^{[1]
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- “It’s finally starting to feel like summer! 😎🍉”
- “Nothing better than the summer sun and a cold slice of watermelon 🍉☀️”
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A 🍉 could be a representation of itself. Sometimes emojis simply mean what they are. Someone may use the 🍉 to replace the word “watermelon” or say, “I love watermelon!”
- “Watermelon slushies are the best! 🍉”
- “🍉 is superior.”
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When sexting, a 🍉 can represent a woman’s breasts. Melons are often seen suggestively because of their round forms. ^{[2]
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Research source} More often than not, a 🍉 and 🍈 are used interchangeably to reference a woman’s curves.
- “Dang girl 🍉🍈”
- “Love to see it 🍉😍”
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The 🍉 has become a political symbol for Palestinians. This colorful emoji shares similar colors to the Palestinian flag. With watermelons also being locally grown in the country, the 🍉 is a subtle representation of Palestinian pride. In 2021, Palestinians united on social media with the 🍉 to prevent online censorship sparked by the Israel-Hamas conflict. Posting watermelon artwork and emojis showed support for the Palestinians movement. ^{[3]
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- “#freepalestine 🍉”
- “P@lestine 🍉”

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How to Use the 🍉 (Watermelon) Emoji

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When it’s summertime: Tell the world you’re enjoying the summer heat with a 🍉. Add this emoji to the end of a caption on a beachside photo or text a friend that you can’t wait to go to the pool. Pair the 🍉 with 🏖️ or ☀️ for some extra summer fun. ^{[4]
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- “The best part of summer 🍉🏖️”
- “Nothing better on a hot summer day than watermelon by the pool 🍉☀️”
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When you love watermelons: If watermelons are your favorite fruit, use the 🍉 whenever you can. ^{[5]
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Research source} Tell a friend you're making a delicious watermelon salad, or put a line of your favorite fruits in your bio.
- “It’s only the best salad ever! 🍉😁”
- “🍉🍌🍊🍓🍍🥝”
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When you’re sexting: Use a 🍉 if you think a woman is fine. Dropping a 🍉 after a message or pairing with other flirty emojis says, “I like your body.” Who knows? Maybe she’ll compliment you back!
- “You’re the only one I think about 🍉😉”
- “Hot mama! 🍉🔥”
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When you’re against the censorship of Palestinians: Add a 🍉 to your bio or Instagram captions in solidarity with Palestinians. This is a subtle way to show your support for the cause and spread awareness about it. Use #freepalestine to tell your followers what you’re fighting for.
- “I support Palestinians. #freepalestine 🍉”
- “This censorship just isn’t right 🍉”

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Other Sexual Fruit Emojis

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The 🍉 isn’t the only suggestive fruit emoji out there. Sexters have gotten very creative when representing the human body with emojis. ^{[6]
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- 🍒: Testicles
- 🍈: Breasts
- 🍎: Butt
- 🍐: Pear-shaped curves
- 🍑: Butt or vagina
- 🍆: Penis

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