๐ Eggplant
Stable๐UniversalDefinition
You know what this means. Everyone knows what this means. It hasn't meant 'eggplant' since approximately 2015. It's the most universally recognized innuendo in the emoji keyboard. Enough said.
Translation for Parents
It's... not about vegetables. If your kid is sending or receiving this emoji, it's a reference to male anatomy. This might be a good time for That Conversation if you haven't had it yet.
Examples
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Cringe Score
Safe to use
The cringe score is 1.0 not because it's safe to use, but because you absolutely should NOT use it. This is the one emoji where 'cringe' isn't even the right word. It's just... don't. Unless you're texting your spouse. In which case, we don't want to know.
Category
emoji
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
editorial