🫗 emoji 🫗
The pouring liquid emoji 🫗 shows a drink spilling from a tilted glass. It can signal a spill, an accident, or the act of pouring one out.
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What does the pouring liquid emoji mean?
The 🫗 meaning is straightforward at first glance: it depicts a glass or cup angled sideways with liquid pouring out. It is officially called “pouring liquid” and sits in the Food & Drink emoji group under the drink subcategory.
Beyond the literal image, the emoji often stands for spilling something, wasting a drink, or making a mess. Unlike a simple glass emoji, the pouring action suggests movement and loss. It can also be used figuratively for losing money, time, or opportunities — anything that feels like it is slipping away.
Because the tilted glass instantly communicates an accident, 🫗 doubles as a go-to accident emoji. You might use it when you knock over a cup, drop a bottle, or want to show that something went wrong in a clumsy way.
How people use the pour emoji
In everyday chat, the pour emoji shows up when someone knocks over a drink or wants to acknowledge a clumsy moment. It works well in messages like “RIP to my keyboard 🫗” or “Well, that went down the drain 🫗” to add a visual punch.
The emoji also carries a more solemn meaning in some communities: “pouring one out” for a friend or loved one who has died is a gesture of remembrance. You will see 🫗 used next to a name or a memory in that context, often alongside wine glass emoji or beer mug emoji.
On social media, it sometimes appears in captions about messy situations or as a reaction to bad news. For example, someone might post a photo of a ruined cake with the caption “The baking attempt 🫗” to show it all went sideways.
Compare pouring liquid with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| pouring liquidU+1FAD7 | Tilted glass pouring out; suggests spill or waste | |
| sakeU+1F376 | Bottle and small cup; used for Japanese rice wine | |
| bottle with popping corkU+1F37E | Celebration, opening champagne | |
| glass of milkU+1F95B | Plain drink, often dairy or health | |
| hot beverageU+2615 | Coffee or tea, steam rising | |
| teapotU+1FAD6 | Serving tea, often with a cup |
Platform support and appearance
The pouring liquid emoji is a more recent addition, so it may not appear on older devices or operating systems. On supported platforms, the design is fairly consistent: a glass tipped to the side with a visible stream of liquid.
Some platforms show a clear glass with blue liquid, while others may use a different colour or a cup with a handle. The exact appearance varies, but the meaning stays the same. If you see an empty box or a question mark instead of 🫗, the device likely does not support it yet.
How to type and copy the pouring liquid emoji
To use 🫗 in a message, you can copy it from this page (there is a copy button above) or bring up the emoji keyboard on your phone. On most devices, typing “pour” or “liquid” in the emoji search will surface it.
If you are on a desktop, you can often insert it with a keyboard shortcut or by searching in your operating system’s emoji panel. If you cannot find it on an older device, you can still send the Unicode character by copying it from a website or using a text replacement. Once you have used it a few times, it should appear in your recently used list for quick access.
Questions people ask
What does 🫗 mean?
The 🫗 emoji shows a glass pouring liquid out and is used to represent spilling, wasting, or pouring a drink as a tribute.
What is the pour emoji used for?
It is used for accidents, spills, clumsy moments, or the act of “pouring one out” in memory of someone.
Is there an accident emoji?
The pouring liquid emoji 🫗 is often used as an accident emoji because it shows a drink spilling, but there is no dedicated accident emoji.
How do I type 🫗 on my phone?
Open your emoji keyboard and search for “pour” or “liquid”. You can also copy it from this page.
What is the difference between 🫗 and 🍶?
🍶 is sake, a specific Japanese drink with a bottle and cup, while 🫗 is a generic pouring action that can apply to any liquid.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
