What Does the🪽 (Wing) Emoji Mean?

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All you need to know about the 🪽 emoji in texts & social media
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Are you wondering just what the 🪽 (wing) emoji might mean in a text or online? We can help! The 🪽 emoji has several meanings; it can represent everything from flying to freedom, travel, angels, and mythical creatures. That’s why we’ve created this handy guide to help you interpret and use the 🪽 emoji in texts. Read on, and we’ll explain all the possible meanings of the 🪽 emoji, plus how to get it and how it differs from similar emojis.

Wing 🪽 Emoji Meaning at a Glance

The 🪽 (wing) emoji symbolizes flying, literally and metaphorically. It’s a symbol of freedom and travel and can be used to represent angels or something angelic. The 🪽 emoji sometimes represents mythical creatures (or real animals). Its unicode is U+1FABD, and its shortcode is :wing:.

Section 1 of 6:

Meanings & Uses of the 🪽 (Wing) Emoji

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    Since the emoji depicts a white, feathered bird’s wing, it usually refers to flying. You might see it used to talk about flying animals (like birds) and the act of flying. It can also be used alongside metaphors, like “Time flies.” For example: [1]
    • “Time to spread my wings and see the world! 🪽”
    • “I wish I could fly up in the sky with all the birds 🪽🥹”
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    Christian angels are often depicted with feathered white wings, so the 🪽 emoji is sometimes used to reference the angels. It can also be used when describing something as angelic—meaning you think something is incredibly sweet, pure, graceful, or heavenly. [2]
    • “Look at these pics of your baby cousin—isn’t she angelic? 🪽”
    • “I swear, Leah sounds like an angel when she sings!! 🪽”
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    Because wings are associated with the ability to fly, the 🪽 emoji can be used in messages about travel plans—particularly if you’re flying to get to the destination. The emoji also generally represents feeling free or wanting more freedom, relating to the expression “Free as a bird.”
    • “France, here I come! Time to fly! 🪽✈️”
    • “I’m feeling free as a bird today! Spontaneous road trip, anyone? 🪽”
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    Many mythical creatures are depicted with wings (such as a pegasus, phoenix, or griffin), so you might see the 🪽 emoji used to reference one of those flying creatures. You might also see it used to reference a fictional creature capable of flying, whether or not it has wings (like Disney’s Dumbo). [3]
    • “Why aren’t pegasus real? I want one! 🪽”
    • “I always thought griffins were the coolest mythical creatures! 🪽”
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Section 2 of 6:

Responding to the 🪽 (Wing) Emoji

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    When someone texts you about a cool bird they saw, for example, react to the story and let them know you think it’s neat, too. On the other hand, when someone uses the 🪽 emoji metaphorically, your reaction may change based on what they’re saying and the metaphor they’re using. For example:
    • Them : “Sometimes I wish I was as free as a bird, you know? 🪽”
    • You : “Yeah, I get that. It’d be nice to have no obligations for a little while!”
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    If someone uses the 🪽 emoji to describe a person or creature as angelic, try offering your opinion in return—without being rude, of course. After all, “angelic” is a super positive way to describe something, so the person texting you probably isn’t expecting you to react badly to it!
    • Them : “Don’t the kids look angelic in this photo? 🪽”
    • You : “Aww, they do! Although we both know they’re plotting mischief under those smiles 😂”
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    When someone uses the 🪽 emoji to talk about travel plans, they’re probably feeling excited about it—so go ahead and show interest by asking more about their trip. For example, you could ask what they’ll be doing or if they have any other additional destinations.
    • Them : “It’s official: I’m going to Japan next summer! 🪽✈️”
    • You : “Wow, that’s amazing! Where in Japan are you going? 😀”
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    If someone uses the 🪽 emoji to bring up the idea of mythical creatures, share your thoughts on the subject, too. Bring up the creatures you think are most fascinating or creative (if any)—and find a clever emoji combination for them, too!
    • Them : “I always loved the idea of a pegasus 🪽🐎”
    • You : “Same! Although I think phoenixes are my fave 🐦‍🪽🔥”
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Section 3 of 6:

🪽 (Wing) Emoji vs. the 💸 (Money with Wings) Emoji

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    Although both emojis (🪽 and 💸) have wings, they have very different meanings. While the 🪽 emoji symbolizes flying and freedom, the 💸 emoji primarily represents losing money (like it’s metaphorically “flying” out of someone’s hands)—though it can also represent wealth and making lots of money. [4]
    • “I spent waaaaay too much money at the casino last weekend 💸”
    • “This new job is great! I’m making so much more money than I used to. 💸”
Section 4 of 6:

How to Get the 🪽 (Wing) Emoji

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    The 🪽 emoji was added to Emoji 15.0 in 2022, alongside Unicode 15.0—so most devices with an emoji library and keyboard should have it! If your phone, tablet, or computer doesn’t have the 🪽 emoji, that may mean its software hasn’t been updated. Download and install any available software updates to get the emoji!
    • For example, on iPhones and iPads, you can check in Settings > General > Software Update to see if there are any updates to install. [5]
    • On Android devices, you can open the Settings app and check in Settings > System > Software Update for available updates. [6]
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Section 5 of 6:

Combinations with the 🪽 (Wing) Emoji

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    The 🪽 alone can be used to talk about animals and mythical creatures, but you can get even more specific by combining it with other emojis that also represent the creature you’re discussing. For example:
    • 🐎🪽 = Pegasus
    • 🐉🪽 = Wyvern
    • 🐿🪽 = Flying squirrel
    • 🐟🪽 = Flying fish
    • 😇🪽 = Angel
    • 🪽🚢 = The Flying Dutchman
Section 6 of 6:

Related Emojis

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    So, if you’re looking for other emojis to use in texts and social media messages related to flight, freedom, or something you think is angelic, consider any of the following emojis:
    • 😇 (Smiley face with halo)
    • 👼 (Baby angel)
    • 🐥 (Chick)
    • 🐦 (Bird)
    • 🦅 (Eagle)
    • 🕊️ (Dove)
    • 🦜 (Parrot)
    • 🐦‍⬛ (Black bird)
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      References

      1. ↑ https://emojigraph.org/wing/
      2. ↑ https://www.unicode.org/L2/L2021/21198-wing-emoji.pdf
      3. ↑ https://emojigraph.org/wing/
      4. ↑ https://yaytext.com/emoji/money-with-wings/
      5. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/118575
      6. ↑ https://support.google.com/android/answer/7680439?hl=en

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