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person cartwheeling

person cartwheeling

A person performing a cartwheel or acrobatic flip.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F938
Version
Emoji 3
Subcategory

Tags

activecartwheelcartwheelingexcitedflipgymnasticshappypersonsomersault

Platform Meanings

Apple
Shows a person doing a handspring or acrobatic flip, often used to express agility, playfulness, or gymnastics.
Google
Depicts someone performing a cartwheel, commonly associated with gymnastics, physical activity, or energetic fun.
Twitter
Represents a person doing a handspring or acrobatic move, used to convey excitement, athleticism, or lightheartedness.
Unicode Official
A person performing a cartwheel, part of the 'Person Sports' category in Unicode, symbolizing acrobatics or gymnastic activity.

Introduction

The 🤸 emoji depicts a person performing a cartwheel or handspring, representing acrobatics, gymnastics, or playful physical activity. It is commonly used to express energy, agility, excitement, or a carefree attitude. People often use this emoji when talking about sports, especially gymnastics or tumbling, or to convey a sense of fun and spontaneity. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is flexible, adaptable, or flipping through life’s challenges with ease. In casual conversations, it might accompany messages about being active, showing off tricks, or simply having a good time. The emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 in 2016 and is widely supported across platforms, though its visual style may vary slightly between operating systems.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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