firecracker emoji

American

[fahy-er-krak-er-i-moh-jee] / ˈfaɪ ərˌkræk ər ɪˈmoʊ dʒi /

noun

Slang. 🧨, an emoji used to convey excitement or to emphasize something dramatic, powerful, or explosive.

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firecracker emoji

"Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," read the caption, signed off with a firecracker emoji, under photos of Travis proposing in a garden in Missouri.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

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