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⏳ Hourglass Not Done Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Sand is falling, time is ticking, and you're probably waiting for something. This is the loading spinner of the pre-digital age. Used for "still waiting," countdowns, and the existential reminder that time never stops. Patience tested, patience pending.
When to Use
Use for time passing, waiting, patience, loading, or processes in progress.
Example Usage
- “Time is ticking ⏳”
- “Still waiting ⏳”
- “In progress ⏳”
Popular Combinations
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Loading, please wait
⏳😤
Running out of patience
⏳💭
Waiting and thinking
How Hourglass Not Done 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?▼
Sand is falling, time is ticking, and you're probably waiting for something. This is the loading spinner of the pre-digital age. Used for "still waiting," countdowns, and the existential reminder that time never stops. Patience tested, patience pending. Use for time passing, waiting, patience, loading, or processes in progress. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Can I use ⏳ in social media bios?▼
Travel and location emoji are popular in bios, especially on Instagram and Twitter. Use Hourglass Not Done to show where you're from, where you've traveled, or your dream destinations. They render correctly across all major platforms.
How do I type ⏳ with a keyboard shortcut?▼
On Windows, press Win + . (period) to open the emoji picker and search. On Mac, press Ctrl + Cmd + Space. On iPhone, switch to the emoji keyboard. On Android, tap the smiley icon on your keyboard. You can also copy it directly from this page.
What is the shortcode for ⏳?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:hourglass_flowing_sand:` to insert the Hourglass Not Done emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+23f3
Category
Travel & Places
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:hourglass_flowing_sand:Keywords
flowingsandoldschooltimecountdown
When to Use ⏳ Hourglass Not Done
Use for time passing, waiting, patience, loading, or processes in progress.
- •Send ⏳ when you want to express or reference "hourglass not done" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⏳ in conversations about flowing or sand to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⏳ Hourglass Not Done on social media posts, stories, or comments related to hourglass not done
- •Combine ⏳ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about flowing, sand, oldschool
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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