hamburger

What does hamburger mean?

The πŸ” hamburger emoji depicts a classic cheeseburger, complete with a beef patty, melted cheese, lettuce, and tomato sandwiched between a sesame seed bun. First introduced in 2010, this icon serves as the universal digital symbol for fast food, casual dining, and intense hunger. While it technically features cheese, it is simply referred to as the hamburger emoji by most platforms. In everyday digital communication, the πŸ” emoji frequently pops up in group chats when coordinating lunch plans, ordering delivery, or inviting friends to a weekend cookout. It is also a staple on social media for showing off indulgent "cheat meals," celebrating summer barbecues, or celebrating American holidays like the Fourth of July alongside fireworks and hot dog emojis.

Slang & Modern Usage

While primarily used in its literal sense, the πŸ” emoji occasionally crosses over into internet slang. In meme culture and Gen Z texting, it can be used to reference "having beef" (drama or conflict with someone), though the raw steak emoji (πŸ₯©) is more common for this. It is also frequently paired with weed emojis to represent the "munchies" or an intense late-night food craving. Playfully, the emoji's "buns" are sometimes used as a mild, humorous stand-in for buttocks, similar to the peach (πŸ‘), though it is much less explicit. Additionally, commenting a burger emoji on someone's photo can occasionally mean they look like a "snack" or a full meal, implying attractiveness.

Emoji Combos

Platform Differences

In 2017, Google famously sparked a viral debate (and subsequently changed their emoji design) because they placed the cheese underneath the meat patty. Today, almost all major platforms uniformly show the cheese melting on top of the patty.

Technical Information

Unicode U+1F354
HTML Entity 🍔
CSS \1F354
JavaScript \u{1F354}
Unicode Version Unicode 0.6
Status Fully-qualified

Shortcodes

github

:hamburger:

discord

:hamburger:

slack

:hamburger:

Related Emojis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the πŸ” emoji mean?
The πŸ” emoji represents a hamburger, fast food, and general hunger. It is most commonly used to talk about grabbing lunch, ordering takeout, or craving a heavy meal.
Does the πŸ” emoji mean internet drama?
It can. While the raw cut of meat (πŸ₯©) is the standard emoji for internet "beef" (conflict or drama), the hamburger is sometimes used playfully in the same context to ask if there is a problem.
When should I use the πŸ” emoji?
Use the πŸ” emoji when inviting someone to grab food, posting a picture of a barbecue, or expressing that you are starving. It is a casual, fun way to talk about eating out.