Turkey

A cartoon turkey with a plump brown body, fanned tail feathers, and small head.

The 🦃 Turkey emoji most commonly appears during the fall, especially in North America around Thanksgiving. It represents the holiday, family meals, harvest season, and gratitude. Outside the seasonal context, it can be used humorously to call someone silly or awkward ("don’t be a turkey"). It may also pop up in cooking, farm, or animal discussions.

• Strongly linked with Thanksgiving and autumn celebrations.
• Can be used humorously or as a playful jab.