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A turkey emoji, often associated with Thanksgiving or poultry.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F983
Version
Emoji 1
Subcategory

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birdgobblethanksgiving

Platform Meanings

Apple
Depicts a roasted turkey on a platter, commonly used around Thanksgiving.
Google
Shows a whole cooked turkey, typically referencing holiday meals or food.
Twitter
Represents a golden-brown roasted turkey, often used during Thanksgiving discussions.
Unicode Official
A cooked turkey, usually served as a main dish during festive occasions like Thanksgiving.

Introduction

The 🦃 turkey emoji typically represents the cooked bird served as a centerpiece during Thanksgiving dinner in the United States and Canada. It is widely used in November to express gratitude, celebrate family gatherings, or discuss holiday meals. Beyond its culinary association, the emoji can also humorously imply someone is 'gobbling' food or acting foolishly, playing on the bird's reputation for being silly. In some contexts, it may symbolize farm life, poultry, or even National Turkey Lovers’ Month. Its cheerful, festive connotation makes it popular in messages about cooking, feasting, or seasonal traditions.

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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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