Its official Unicode name is spade suit, filed under games & hobbies in the activities group. Keyboards find it when you search for “card”, “game”, “spade”, “suit”.
Paste the message you got (or want to send). AI reads the emoji in context and explains the likely tone. Don’t include names or private details.
Questions
What does the spade suit emoji mean?
♠️ is the spade suit emoji, part of the “games & hobbies” set in activities. It is used for card, game, spade, suit, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the spade suit emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste ♠️ anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “card”.
When was the spade suit emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.6, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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spade suit + face holding back tears
spade suit + partying face
spade suit + nerd face
spade suit + face with rolling eyes