What is cherry emoji?

The cherry emoji, 🍒, typically depicts a pair of bright red cherries attached by a single green stem. Its meaning is multifaceted, often used to represent literal cherries, sweetness, or the summer season.

Beyond its literal interpretation, the cherry emoji can also carry suggestive or playful connotations, particularly referencing youth, innocence, or even a playful euphemism for virginity or a first experience. This stems from the phrase "popping one's cherry." The specific context and audience heavily influence the perceived meaning.

In some contexts, it may also simply be used as a decorative element or to add a touch of color and whimsy to a message. The use of the emoji is also a signal that the sender is being playful.