Shaved Ice emoji meaning
People use it when talking about hot weather, summer plans, or craving a cold snack. Example: 'It's so hot today, I need some ๐ง right now' or 'Let's get shaved ice this weekend ๐ง'. It often pairs with sun or beach emoji in summer posts.
The official Unicode name for ๐ง is shaved ice. It belongs to the food & drink group and the sweets & candy subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as dessert, ice, restaurant, shaved, sweet.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ง on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type shaved ice.
- Tap ๐ง to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ง on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "shaved ice". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ง from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ง on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "shaved ice" and click ๐ง.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ง on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "shaved ice" and double-click ๐ง. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ง in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ง from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ง in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🍧 |
| HTML hex | 🍧 |
CSS content | "\1F367" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F367}" |
| Python | "\U0001F367" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%8D%A7 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :shaved_ice: |
Because ๐ง is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the shaved ice emoji mean? +
This emoji shows a cup of shaved ice topped with flavored syrup, used to represent summer treats, cold desserts, or beating the heat. Its official Unicode name is "shaved ice".
What does ๐ง mean in texts about summer? +
It usually signals hot weather or a craving for a cold dessert, often shaved ice or snow cones specifically.
Is ๐ง the same as ice cream? +
No, it represents shaved ice, not ice cream, though people sometimes use it loosely for any cold sweet treat.
How do I get the shaved ice emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "shaved ice". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐ง from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ง? +
The shaved ice emoji is U+1F367. In HTML use 🍧.
Why does ๐ง look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐ง looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.