| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛹♂ | Man Bouncing Ball | A man bouncing a ball, typically associated with basketball or physical activity. | Person Activity | 26F9-200D-2642 | :man_bouncing_ball: |
Meaning
The ⛹♂ emoji depicts a man dribbling or bouncing a ball, usually linked to basketball or general athletic action involving a ball.
Common Uses
- Indicating basketball or sports participation.
- Representing physical exercise or activity.
- Expressing enthusiasm for athletic events.
- Highlighting movement or action involving a ball.
Examples
Let's play some basketball! ⛹♂
Getting active today ⛹♂🏀
Training hard ⛹♂💪
Related Emojis
- ⛹♀ – Woman bouncing ball; female version of this emoji.
- 🏀 – Basketball; the ball often associated with this emoji.
- 🏃♂️ – Man running; representing physical activity but without a ball.
- 🤾♂️ – Man playing handball; similar in showing sport with a ball.
Technical Notes
The emoji uses codepoints U+26F9 (person bouncing ball), zero-width joiner, and U+2642 (male sign) to specify the male version. It was added around Unicode 9.0. Platforms typically show a man in athletic attire dribbling a ball. Users can select various skin tones as modifiers.
FAQ
What does the ⛹♂ emoji mean?
The emoji shows a man bouncing a ball, commonly linked to basketball or sports activity.
How is the ⛹♂ emoji used?
It appears in messages about sports, exercise, or any activity involving ball-handling.
Does the meaning of the ⛹♂ emoji change by context?
It can represent different sports or general physical activity depending on accompanying text or emojis.