U+1F47D • Smileys & Emotion
Alien Emoji
Meaning
A classic alien face. The oval, bare head of a gray or green alien with large black eyes and a slight, friendly smile. Samsung depicts nostrils, Facebook a nose.
May represent extraterrestrial life or topics concerning outer space, but commonly conveys a playful sense of weirdness or strangeness, as if someone or something is out there or from another planet.
Available as an Apple Animoji.
Animated variants from Google and JoyPixels depict the alien flashing a ✌️ Peace Sign gesture, as if to say, “I come in peace.”
Apple previously displayed a similar looking alien head in a box as a placeholder for an unknown emoji, but now shows a boxed question mark.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F47D |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | alien |
| Shortcode | :alien: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-costume |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 👽 Alien emoji mean?
A classic alien face. The oval, bare head of a gray or green alien with large black eyes and a slight, friendly smile. Samsung depicts nostrils, Facebook a nose. May represent extraterrestrial life or topics concerning outer space, but commonly conveys a playful sense of weirdness or strangeness, as if someone or something is out there or from another planet. Available as an Apple Animoji. Animated variants from Google and JoyPixels depict the alien flashing a ✌️ Peace Sign gesture, as if to say, “I come in peace.” Apple previously displayed a similar looking alien head in a box as a placeholder for an unknown emoji, but now shows a boxed question mark.
How do I copy the 👽 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (👽) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Alien?
The Unicode for the Alien emoji is U+1F47D.
On which platforms can I use the 👽 emoji?
You can use the Alien emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Alien Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 👽"
"I'm so relieved 👽"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 👽"
Comments: "This is literally me 👽"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 👽"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
👽💦 (emphasized relief)
👽😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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