U+1F997 • Animals & Nature
Cricket Emoji
Meaning
A cricket, a hopping insect that makes a chirping sound. Depicted as a brown or green cricket in full profile on its six legs facing left, with long antennae and large, bent back legs.
May resemble or be used to represent a grasshopper (including locusts) and other bugs. May also be used to represent metaphorical crickets, or "silence," as of a disapproving or uninterested audience.
Not to be confused with 🏏 Cricket Game, the sport.
Google's cricket was previously green.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F997 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | cricket |
| Shortcode | :cricket: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-bug |
| Version | E5.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦗 Cricket emoji mean?
A cricket, a hopping insect that makes a chirping sound. Depicted as a brown or green cricket in full profile on its six legs facing left, with long antennae and large, bent back legs. May resemble or be used to represent a grasshopper (including locusts) and other bugs. May also be used to represent metaphorical crickets, or "silence," as of a disapproving or uninterested audience. Not to be confused with 🏏 Cricket Game, the sport. Google's cricket was previously green.
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 Cricket?
The Unicode for the Cricket emoji is U+1F997.
On which platforms can I use the 🦗 emoji?
You can use the Cricket 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 Cricket 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.