Meaning
A plump pleated dumpling with a thin dough wrapper folded around a filling of meat or vegetables. It stands for dumplings across many cuisines, from Chinese jiaozi and Japanese gyoza to pierogi and momo.
People use it for dim sum plans, Lunar New Year cooking and late-night snacks: “Family dumpling-folding session tonight 🥟 the ugly ones are mine”. It is also an affectionate nickname for a chubby baby or pet. Pair with 🥢 and 🍵.