water pistol
water pistol, ๋ฌผ์ด
This emoji originally represented a toy water pistol. It's a fun toy often used for water play in the summer.
Recently, to reduce violence, the design has been changed from an actual gun shape to a toy water pistol. It is used with the meaning of having fun.
This emoji originally represented a toy water pistol. It's a fun toy often used for water play in the summer.
Recently, to reduce violence, the design has been changed from an actual gun shape to a toy water pistol. It is used with the meaning of having fun.
The evolution of this emoji in digital communication reflects an important value change in modern society. Major IT companies changing the design from an actual gun to a water pistol since 2016 is a good example of promoting non-violence.
In games or sports, it is used to mean 'hit' or 'accurate strike', and among Generation MZ, it is also used with a positive meaning like 'cool' or 'awesome'. It is often seen in the esports community in particular.