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💭 Thought Balloon Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Think of a cloud-shaped thought bubble floating above an invisible head, straight from newspaper comics. It signals daydreaming, deep thinking, or an internal monologue moment. Perfect for "thinking about you 💭" texts, shower thought tweets, and those moments when you're physically present but mentally planning dinner. Less common than 🗨️ but more whimsical.
When to Use
Use for thoughts, ideas, daydreaming, or contemplation.
Example Usage
- “Thinking... 💭”
- “Daydreaming 💭”
- “Just a thought 💭”
Popular Combinations
💭💡
Getting an idea
💭☁️
Daydreaming
💭❓
Wondering
How Thought Balloon looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 💭 mean in a text message?▼
Think of a cloud-shaped thought bubble floating above an invisible head, straight from newspaper comics. It signals daydreaming, deep thinking, or an internal monologue moment. Perfect for "thinking about you 💭" texts, shower thought tweets, and those moments when you're physically present but mentally planning dinner. Less common than 🗨️ but more whimsical. Use for thoughts, ideas, daydreaming, or contemplation. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 💭?▼
You can use the Thought Balloon emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 💭 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Thought Balloon emoji is encoded as U+1f4ad in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 💭 and in CSS content: "\1f4ad". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 💭?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:thought_balloon:` to insert the Thought Balloon emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f4ad
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:thought_balloon:Keywords
bubblecloudspeechthinkingdream
When to Use 💭 Thought Balloon
Use for thoughts, ideas, daydreaming, or contemplation.
- •Send 💭 when you want to express or reference "thought balloon" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 💭 in conversations about bubble or cloud to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 💭 Thought Balloon on social media posts, stories, or comments related to thought balloon
- •Combine 💭 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about bubble, cloud, speech
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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