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💣 Bomb Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
This round black bomb with a lit fuse, representing something explosive, dramatic, or about to blow up. Can indicate danger, controversy, or something mind-blowing.
When to Use
Use for explosive situations, controversial topics, something about to go off, or when dropping a truth bomb.
Example Usage
- “Truth bomb incoming 💣”
- “This news is explosive 💣”
- “Dropping bombs 💣”
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How Bomb looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Did You Know?
The 💣 bomb emoji was briefly filtered from some platforms after concerns it could be used in threatening messages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 💣 mean in a text message?▼
This round black bomb with a lit fuse, representing something explosive, dramatic, or about to blow up. Can indicate danger, controversy, or something mind-blowing. Use for explosive situations, controversial topics, something about to go off, or when dropping a truth bomb. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 💣 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Bomb emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 💣 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 💣?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:bomb:` to insert the Bomb emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f4a3
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:bomb:Keywords
boomexplodeexplosionterrorism
When to Use 💣 Bomb
Use for explosive situations, controversial topics, something about to go off, or when dropping a truth bomb.
- •Send 💣 when you want to express or reference "bomb" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 💣 in conversations about boom or explode to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 💣 Bomb on social media posts, stories, or comments related to bomb
- •Combine 💣 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about boom, explode, explosion
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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