U+1F3C0 • Activities
Basketball Emoji
Meaning
An orange-colored basketball. Originally intended to display as a basketball and a hoop, as per previous designs by Google, Samsung, and Microsoft.
This emoji can be sent on Facebook Messenger to unlock a hidden basketball game.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F3C0 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | basketball |
| Shortcode | :basketball: |
| Category | Activities |
| Subcategory | sport |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🏀 Basketball emoji mean?
An orange-colored basketball. Originally intended to display as a basketball and a hoop, as per previous designs by Google, Samsung, and Microsoft. This emoji can be sent on Facebook Messenger to unlock a hidden basketball game.
How do I copy the 🏀 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🏀) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Basketball?
The Unicode for the Basketball emoji is U+1F3C0.
On which platforms can I use the 🏀 emoji?
You can use the Basketball emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Basketball Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🏀"
"I'm so relieved 🏀"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🏀"
Comments: "This is literally me 🏀"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🏀"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🏀💦 (emphasized relief)
🏀😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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