U+1F987 • Animals & Nature
Bat Emoji
Meaning
A bat, the flying mammal of the night. Variously depicted as a brown, black, or gray bat, with wings outspread and pointy ears, facing forward or left.
Often used in association with Halloween, vampires, and Batman.
Google’s bat was previously purplish in color, bearing two fangs. Samsung’s bat was previously brown, and Facebook’s gray.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F987 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | bat |
| Shortcode | :bat: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E3.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦇 Bat emoji mean?
A bat, the flying mammal of the night. Variously depicted as a brown, black, or gray bat, with wings outspread and pointy ears, facing forward or left. Often used in association with Halloween, vampires, and Batman. Google’s bat was previously purplish in color, bearing two fangs. Samsung’s bat was previously brown, and Facebook’s gray.
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 Bat?
The Unicode for the Bat emoji is U+1F987.
On which platforms can I use the 🦇 emoji?
You can use the Bat 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 Bat 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.