What Does the Hourglass Emoji Mean on Snapchat?
The Quick Answer
The Hourglass Emoji signifies a SnapStreak is about to end.More Detail...
When this emoji appears next a friend's name on Snapchat, it means the streak (represented by a Flame Emoji) is about to die. For example:
Some Snapchat users go to extreme lengths to maintain their SnapStreaks. The Hourglass Emoji causes panic amongst people that really care about their streaks.
The Hourglass Emoji
Summary of Key Points
"Streak About to End" is, by far, the most common meaning for Hourglass Emoji when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| Hourglass Emoji | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Streak About to End |
| Type: | Emoji |
| Guessability: |  1: Very easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
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When the Hourglass Emoji appears on Snapchat, it means this:
[The Hourglass means the SnapStreak is about to end.]
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