U+1F986 • Animals & Nature
Duck Emoji
Meaning
Quack! A duck, a waterbird with webbed feet. Depicted as a male (drake) mallard in full profile facing left, standing on its legs with gray and brown feathers, a yellow bill, and its distinctive green head.
May be consumed in the form of a 🍗 Poultry Leg. Occasionally used as a substitute for the F-word, due to rhyming and Apple's iPhone autocorrect.
Samsung’s design previously featured a yellow rubber ducky.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F986 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | duck |
| Shortcode | :duck: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-bird |
| Version | E3.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦆 Duck emoji mean?
Quack! A duck, a waterbird with webbed feet. Depicted as a male (drake) mallard in full profile facing left, standing on its legs with gray and brown feathers, a yellow bill, and its distinctive green head. May be consumed in the form of a 🍗 Poultry Leg. Occasionally used as a substitute for the F-word, due to rhyming and Apple's iPhone autocorrect. Samsung’s design previously featured a yellow rubber ducky.
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 Duck?
The Unicode for the Duck emoji is U+1F986.
On which platforms can I use the 🦆 emoji?
You can use the Duck 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 Duck 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.