U+1F47E • Smileys & Emotion
Alien Monster Emoji
Meaning
A friendly-looking, tentacled space creature with two eyes. Most major platforms style their design after aliens in classic arcade games like Space Invaders, rendering it purple and pixellated, as if in 8-bit graphics.
May be used of topics concerning extraterrestrial life, outer space, gaming, and computing, but also enjoys a range of idiosyncratic applications, such as conveying a sense of weirdness, wackiness, or excitement, given that the emoji looks like it is raising its arms shouting Yay! on many platforms.
May also be used to reference the streaming platform Twitch, given that the emoji’s color resembles the Twitch logo and both are strongly linked to gaming culture.
WhatsApp uses this emoji in push notifications to indicate a text message containing a GIF.
Samsung’s design previously resembled an octopus, with an even earlier Samsung design featuring a big-brained alien, à la Star Trek. Earlier designs from Google and Microsoft depicted more cartoon-like alien monsters.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F47E |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | alien monster |
| Shortcode | :alien-monster: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-costume |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 👾 Alien Monster emoji mean?
A friendly-looking, tentacled space creature with two eyes. Most major platforms style their design after aliens in classic arcade games like Space Invaders, rendering it purple and pixellated, as if in 8-bit graphics. May be used of topics concerning extraterrestrial life, outer space, gaming, and computing, but also enjoys a range of idiosyncratic applications, such as conveying a sense of weirdness, wackiness, or excitement, given that the emoji looks like it is raising its arms shouting Yay! on many platforms. May also be used to reference the streaming platform Twitch, given that the emoji’s color resembles the Twitch logo and both are strongly linked to gaming culture. WhatsApp uses this emoji in push notifications to indicate a text message containing a GIF. Samsung’s design previously resembled an octopus, with an even earlier Samsung design featuring a big-brained alien, à la Star Trek. Earlier designs from Google and Microsoft depicted more cartoon-like alien monsters.
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 Monster?
The Unicode for the Alien Monster emoji is U+1F47E.
On which platforms can I use the 👾 emoji?
You can use the Alien Monster 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 Monster 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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