Yo-yo Emoji

Activities

A classic stringed yo-yo, typically shown in red or blue with a cord coiled around its center. The design features a realistic spinning profile, capturing the toy in a state of mid-air movement.

Usage Context

Used to talk about childhood games, hobbies, or the act of performing tricks. Beyond play, it is frequently used to describe things that go up and down, such as fluctuating energy levels, stock prices, or mood swings. It is often used alongside other play-related icons like 🪁 or 🎮.

History

The yo-yo has been a global pastime for centuries, but it saw a massive surge in popularity during the early 20th century due to mass manufacturing. This emoji was added to the Unicode standard in 2019 to provide a dedicated icon for a toy that is widely recognized across diverse cultures.

Details

Glyph

🪀

Unicode

U+1FA80

Shortcode

:emoji_u1fa80:

HTML Entity

&#xD83E;&#xDE80;

Specifications

Vendor Microsoft

Category Activities

Subcategory game

Unicode Version 6.0

Emoji Version 1.0

License MIT

Microsoft Fluent License

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