U+1F421 • Animals & Nature
Blowfish Emoji
Meaning
A blowfish (puffer), which puffs up and becomes spiky when alarmed. Depicted as an orange or brown blowfish in full profile facing left, with small fins, a white underside, and a round, spiky body, as if inflated.
Called fugu in Japan, where it’s consumed as a delicacy.
May be to represent a variety of fish (saltwater or freshwater), fishing, metaphorical senses of fish, and fish as food, as consumed in the form of 🍣 Sushi. Not to be confused with 🐟 Fish or 🐠 Tropical Fish, though their applications may overlap. See also 🎣 Fishing Pole.
Google’s blowfish was previously blue, Microsoft’s yellow, and Facebook’s white.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F421 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | blowfish |
| Shortcode | :blowfish: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-marine |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐡 Blowfish emoji mean?
A blowfish (puffer), which puffs up and becomes spiky when alarmed. Depicted as an orange or brown blowfish in full profile facing left, with small fins, a white underside, and a round, spiky body, as if inflated. Called fugu in Japan, where it’s consumed as a delicacy. May be to represent a variety of fish (saltwater or freshwater), fishing, metaphorical senses of fish, and fish as food, as consumed in the form of 🍣 Sushi. Not to be confused with 🐟 Fish or 🐠 Tropical Fish, though their applications may overlap. See also 🎣 Fishing Pole. Google’s blowfish was previously blue, Microsoft’s yellow, and Facebook’s white.
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 Blowfish?
The Unicode for the Blowfish emoji is U+1F421.
On which platforms can I use the 🐡 emoji?
You can use the Blowfish 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 Blowfish 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.