badminton Emoji
๐ธ ยท U+1F3F8 ยท Emoji 1.0
What does the badminton emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Literally, ๐ธ represents the sport of badminton, specifically the racquet used to hit the shuttlecock, while figuratively it can symbolize a fun and casual game or a lighthearted competition, and in slang, it may be used to convey a sense of swatting away problems or distractions, much like hitting a birdie in the game. This emoji is often used to add a playful touch to messages about sports, games, or friendly rivalries. Its meaning can also extend to represent agility, speed, and quick reflexes, which are essential skills in the sport of badminton. In a broader sense, ๐ธ can represent a carefree and entertaining activity.
How the badminton emoji is used
In texting and social media captions, ๐ธ is frequently used by sports enthusiasts and fans to express their interest in the game or to invite others to play, often with a tone of excitement and friendliness. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, this emoji can be used to caption videos or photos of badminton games, tournaments, or even just casual play, showcasing the user's skills or funny moments. The tone of messages using ๐ธ can vary from competitive and serious to humorous and lighthearted, depending on the context and the relationship between the sender and the recipient. Younger generations and badminton enthusiasts tend to use ๐ธ more frequently in their online interactions.
badminton emoji examples
- just hit a winner with my new badminton racquet ๐ธ
- who's up for a game of badminton this weekend ๐ธ
How to copy the badminton emoji
To use the badminton emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F3F8), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
badminton emoji on different platforms
How the badminton emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



badminton Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ธ |
| Name | badminton |
| Category | Activities |
| Codepoints | U+1F3F8 |
| Shortcode | :badminton: |
| Emoji version | 1.0 |
| Unicode version | 1.0 |
badminton Emoji FAQ
Literally, ๐ธ represents the sport of badminton, specifically the racquet used to hit the shuttlecock, while figuratively it can symbolize a fun and casual game or a lighthearted competition, and in slang, it may be used to convey a sense of swatting away problems or distractions, much like hitting a birdie in the game. This emoji is often used to add a playful touch to messages about sports, games, or friendly rivalries.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ธ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F3F8, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :badminton:.
People also search for the badminton emoji as birdie, game, racquet, shuttlecock.