U+1F373 • Food & Drink
Cooking Emoji
Meaning
An egg with yolk frying in a skillet, as prepared sunny-side up. Though associated with breakfast, the emoji represents the general action of cooking and related concepts.
An early Apple design included broken eggshells and did not feature a skillet, while an early Samsung design simply displayed a fried egg.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F373 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | cooking |
| Shortcode | :cooking: |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Subcategory | food-prepared |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🍳 Cooking emoji mean?
An egg with yolk frying in a skillet, as prepared sunny-side up. Though associated with breakfast, the emoji represents the general action of cooking and related concepts. An early Apple design included broken eggshells and did not feature a skillet, while an early Samsung design simply displayed a fried egg.
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 Cooking?
The Unicode for the Cooking emoji is U+1F373.
On which platforms can I use the 🍳 emoji?
You can use the Cooking 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 Cooking 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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