syringe π - OzVoca Emoji Details
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The syringe emoji is used for getting a shot at the hospital. You might see it when you're sick or getting a vaccination.
This carries the meaning of receiving treatment when sick or preventing illness. It's often used when talking about health check-ups or vaccinations.
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Besides medical procedures, it's also used metaphorically to mean 'injecting' something new. For example, you can use it when breathing new life into a team or when you've gotten a new idea.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, its usage increased worldwide as it came to symbolize the importance of vaccination. Meanwhile, among teens and people in their 20s, it's also used as slang for getting a tattoo, so it can be used to announce that you've gotten new ink.