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The 🚀 (rocket) emoji represents all things related to space, but it can also be a symbol of growth, success, speed and more. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about this versatile emoji, including all of its different meanings and the best ways to use it. We’ve also provided a list of related emojis and fun emoji combinations you can use to have a fun conversation over text!
An Overview of the 🚀 (Rocket) Emoji
The 🚀 emoji symbolizes all things related to space. It can also refer to rapid growth, speed, ambition, success, or a startup or product launch. In slang, the 🚀 emoji is another way of saying you need to leave the conversation, but it may refer to potent drugs, depending on context.
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Meanings & Uses of the 🚀 (Rocket) Emoji
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1The 🚀 rocket emoji primarily represents space. With a pointed tip and fire blasting out from the bottom as if taking off, the 🚀 emoji signifies all things related to space—including NASA, astronauts, planets, black holes, and other galaxies. [1] X Research source You can use it to talk about the latest rocket launch or anything connected to space exploration.
- “My uncle works at NASA 🚀”
- “I’m going to watch the rocket launch tomorrow 🚀”
- “Did you hear about the 2 astronauts stuck in space? 🚀”
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2The 🚀 emoji can refer to a fast increase. Rockets fly high at fast speeds, so some people use the 🚀 emoji to signify rapid growth. This emoji is often used to talk about the financial market, usually in reference to an increase in stocks. [2] X Research source
- “My coin is finna go to the moon 🚀🤑”
- “I heard the stocks are about to skyrocket 🚀📈”
- “Her single came out last night and it’s already #1 in 34 countries 🚀
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3The 🚀 emoji can signify success or ambition. There’s an idiom that you have to “aim high” to be successful, so many people use the 🚀 emoji to talk about their dreams and ambitions. [3] X Research source If you’re trying to level up in your career or become the best version of yourself , 🚀 indicates you’re ready to take the next steps and achieve greatness.
- “Aiming for bigger and better things 🚀”
- “I can’t wait to hit all my goals this year 🚀”
- “I’m so excited for this next step in my career 🚀”
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4The 🚀 emoji can also symbolize speed and energy. When a rocket is launched, it propels through space at a high speed. So, many people use the 🚀 emoji to talk about sports. Alternatively, it can be used if you finish all your tasks in record time. [4] X Research source
- “Sha’Carri Richardson took offfffff 🚀”
- “Davante Adams CAME THRU 🚀🏈🚀🏈 @NFL”
- “I completed my homework in less than 30 minutes 🚀”
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5The 🚀 emoji may indicate a startup or product launch. Just like a rocket is launched into space, the 🚀 emoji can represent the launch of a new company or product. [5] X Research source Use it in emails, newsletters, text blasts, or social media captions to create buzz for your business or workplace.
- “Only 2 more days until our seltzers drop in stores 🚀”
- “The most exciting beauty startup is launching this week 🚀”
- “Sign up for our newsletter to get an early look at our newest product 🚀🪖”
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6The 🚀 emoji can be used to refer to warfare. Some people use the 🚀 emoji to talk about war, missiles, or other weaponry. [6] X Research source Pair it with other war-related emojis, such as the 🪖 (military helmet) emoji, 🎖️ (military medal) emoji, or 🫡 (saluting face) emoji.
- “I hope this war will be over soon 🚀🙅”
- “North Korea launched 2 missiles yesterday 🚀”
- “Apparently, the U.S. has over 5,000 active missiles 🚀”
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7The 🚀 emoji means you have to leave in slang. Think of the 🚀 emoji as another way of saying “ got to go ” or “got to blast.” [7] X Research source If you’re in a rush or it’s getting late, you can use it to quickly end the conversation .
- You:
“Woah, it’s midnight already? GTG 🚀”
Them: “OMG, I didn’t realize we were texting for so long…sweet dreams 😴”
- You:
“Woah, it’s midnight already? GTG 🚀”
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8The 🚀 emoji may symbolize a potent drug. In street slang, the 🚀 emoji can refer to the strength or potency of drugs. [8] X Research source This meaning is more likely in online chats between drug dealers and potential clients, which can happen on platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The 🚀 emoji can also be used to describe the effects of drugs or alcohol.
- “I heard her dealer has 🚀 MDMA.”
- “I took 7 shots so I don’t remember much from last night 🚀”
- “He took something at the rave and was wired to the moon 🚀”
🚀 (Rocket) Emoji Copy & Paste
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The 🚀 emoji’s unicode is U+1F680. If you need to display the rocket emoji in your HTML code, type in “🚀.” [9] X Research source Some fonts, like Twemoji and EmojiOne, include a wide range of emojis you can use, as long as you include a reference to the font in your HTML code and use the corresponding character code.
- To copy and paste the 🚀 emoji on your computer, highlight the emoji, right-click the mouse or trackpad, and hit “Copy.” Then, right-click where you want to place the emoji and select “Paste.”
When did the 🚀 (rocket) emoji come out?
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The 🚀 emoji was added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It was officially approved as part of Unicode 6.0 on October 11, 2010. [10] X Research source This was the first standardized version of Unicode, meaning brands like Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Twitter could create their own versions of emojis (so they would appear even if a message was sent from a different operating system). [11] X Research source
- Unicode 6.0 is also the largest release of emojis to date, with 994 characters like emotions, hearts, animals, clothes, food, city images, clocks, and country flags.
Emojis Related to 🚀
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The 🚀 (rocket) emoji is just one of many space-related emojis. From the alien emoji to the flying saucer emoji, there are tons of ways to show your fascination with space. Use any of the following options when 🚀 doesn’t express your excitement:
- 👽 (alien)
- 💫 (dizzy)
- ☄️ (comet)
- 🛰️ (satellite)
- 🌕 (full moon)
- 🧑🚀 (astronaut)
- 🔭 (telescope)
- 🌌 (Milky Way)
- 🛸 (flying saucer)
- 🌠 (shooting star)
- 🪐 (ringed planet)
- 🖖 (Vulcan salute)
- 👾 (alien monster)
- 📡 (satellite antenna)
Combinations with the 🚀 (Rocket) Emoji
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Pair 🚀 with other emojis to talk about space, growth, or success. Spice up a standard text message by adding some extra emojis to the mix. Not sure what to send? Here are a few examples to help you get started:
- 🚀💨 = speed
- 🚀🏀 = Space Jam
- 👩🔧🔧⚙️🚀 = rocket scientist
- 🌎🚀✨🧑🚀🌘 = man on the moon
- 👽🛸⭐🚀🌌 = intergalactic travel
- 🌱🧿✨📚🧠🚀 = personal growth
- 💰📈🤑🏦🚀 = my stocks are increasing
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- Rocket is an app that allows you to copy and paste emojis on your Macbook, instead of manually searching for emojis on Google.Thanks
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