What Does the 🍉 Watermelon Emoji Mean?

Co-authored by Aly Rusciano

Last Updated: March 22, 2022

The 🍉 (watermelon) emoji seems innocent enough, but did you know it has a more vulgar meaning? This delicious fruit may represent more than you realize. We’ve put together a guide, so you'll know what you’re saying before you hit send. Keep reading to learn what the 🍉 (watermelon) emoji means and how you can use it.

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🍉 (Watermelon) Emoji Meanings

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The 🍉 represents all things fun in the sun. What better way to celebrate a hot day than with a juicy slice of watermelon? This emoji can be used alongside ☀️, 😎, and other summertime emojis to say, “I love summer!”^{[1]
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- “It’s finally starting to feel like summer! 😎🍉”
- “Nothing better than the summer sun and a cold slice of watermelon 🍉☀️”
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A 🍉 could be a representation of itself. Sometimes emojis simply mean what they are. Someone may use the 🍉 to replace the word “watermelon” or say, “I love watermelon!”
- “Watermelon slushies are the best! 🍉”
- “🍉 is superior.”
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When sexting, a 🍉 can represent a woman’s breasts. Melons are often seen suggestively because of their round forms.^{[2]
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Research source} More often than not, a 🍉 and 🍈 are used interchangeably to reference a woman’s curves.
- “Dang girl 🍉🍈”
- “Love to see it 🍉😍”
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The 🍉 has become a political symbol for Palestinians. This colorful emoji shares similar colors to the Palestinian flag. With watermelons also being locally grown in the country, the 🍉 is a subtle representation of Palestinian pride. In 2021, Palestinians united on social media with the 🍉 to prevent online censorship sparked by the Israel-Hamas conflict. Posting watermelon artwork and emojis showed support for the Palestinians movement.^{[3]
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- “#freepalestine 🍉”
- “P@lestine 🍉”

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How to Use the 🍉 (Watermelon) Emoji

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When it’s summertime: Tell the world you’re enjoying the summer heat with a 🍉. Add this emoji to the end of a caption on a beachside photo or text a friend that you can’t wait to go to the pool. Pair the 🍉 with 🏖️ or ☀️ for some extra summer fun.
- “The best part of summer 🍉🏖️”
- “Nothing better on a hot summer day than watermelon by the pool 🍉☀️”
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When you love watermelons: If watermelons are your favorite fruit, use the 🍉 whenever you can. Tell a friend you're making a delicious watermelon salad, or put a line of your favorite fruits in your bio.
- “It’s only the best salad ever! 🍉😁”
- “🍉🍌🍊🍓🍍🥝”
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When you’re sexting: Use a 🍉 if you think a woman is fine. Dropping a 🍉 after a message or pairing with other flirty emojis says, “I like your body.” Who knows? Maybe she’ll compliment you back!
- “You’re the only one I think about 🍉😉”
- “Hot mama! 🍉🔥”
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When you’re against the censorship of Palestinians: Add a 🍉 to your bio or Instagram captions in solidarity with Palestinians. This is a subtle way to show your support for the cause and spread awareness about it. Use #freepalestine to tell your followers what you’re fighting for.
- “I support Palestinians. #freepalestine 🍉”
- “This censorship just isn’t right 🍉”

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Other Sexual Fruit Emojis

The 🍉 isn’t the only suggestive fruit emoji out there. Sexters have gotten very creative when representing the human body with emojis. Check out some of these common sexting interpretations of seemingly innocent fruits:
- 🍒: Testicles
- 🍈: Breasts
- 🍎: Butt
- 🍐: Pear-shaped curves
- 🍑: Butt or vagina
- 🍆: Penis