Emoji 11
firecracker
Also known as dynamite, explosive, fire, fireworks, light
A red firecracker with a lit fuse and sparks, shown as a cylindrical explosive device.
Meaning
The firecracker emoji represents a small explosive used in celebrations, festivals, and fireworks. It can convey excitement, loud noises, danger, or a popping effect. People use it for New Year celebrations, fireworks events, or humorous references to something explosive.
Unicode name
The official Unicode meaning of this emoji is Firecracker, encoded at U+1F9E8 as an explosive device with a lit fuse.
Platform designs
Apple
Apple depicts a red cylindrical firecracker with yellow bands and a lit fuse emitting orange and yellow sparks.
Google
Google shows a red firecracker with yellow bands and a burning fuse that produces a bright spark.
Twitter
Twitter shows a red firecracker with a lit fuse and a small burst of sparks at the top.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🧨 firecracker belong to?
🧨 firecracker belongs to the activities category, which contains 85 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🧨 firecracker?
🧨 firecracker was added in Emoji 11. Its codepoint is U+1F9E8, made up of 1 code points.
