- server usage
- Used in LGBTQ+ Discord servers, fan fiction servers, and friendship-focused channels.
- reaction use
- Reacted to posts announcing relationships, pride milestones, or wholesome male bonding content.
- emote mapping
- Often paired with custom pride emotes like :rainbowflag: or :heartpride: in queer servers.
- gaming context
- Used to refer to gaming duos or 'duo queue' partners who are very close, sometimes romantically coded.
- role meaning
- In some servers, signals a member who identifies as gay or part of an LGBTQ+ couple.