The "9️⃣" emote, also known as the "Keycap Digit Nine" emote, is a Unicode symbol representing the numeral 9. It is commonly used in digital communication, particularly in text messaging and social media, to indicate the number nine or to express emphasis on the number. The emote was first introduced in 2010 as part of the Unicode 6.0 standard and has since become a popular way to convey numerical information or to add visual interest to text-based messages.