U+1F98D • Animals & Nature
Gorilla Emoji
Meaning
A gorilla, the powerful, black-haired great ape. Variously depicted in full profile on all fours facing left or as a friendly, cartoon-styled gorilla face looking straight ahead.
Most platforms' designs depict a full gorilla, as a silverback, with strong shoulders and reddish forehead.
Twitter’s designs previously featured a black and gray gorilla face with a neutral expression and prominent forehead and jaw. Google, Samsung, and Facebook’s designs also previously featured only a gorilla face.
This emoji is considered racist in some contexts, particularly when used to disparage, insult, and abuse people with dark skin, especially Black people.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F98D |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | gorilla |
| Shortcode | :gorilla: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E3.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦍 Gorilla emoji mean?
A gorilla, the powerful, black-haired great ape. Variously depicted in full profile on all fours facing left or as a friendly, cartoon-styled gorilla face looking straight ahead. Most platforms' designs depict a full gorilla, as a silverback, with strong shoulders and reddish forehead. Twitter’s designs previously featured a black and gray gorilla face with a neutral expression and prominent forehead and jaw. Google, Samsung, and Facebook’s designs also previously featured only a gorilla face. This emoji is considered racist in some contexts, particularly when used to disparage, insult, and abuse people with dark skin, especially Black people.
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 Gorilla?
The Unicode for the Gorilla emoji is U+1F98D.
On which platforms can I use the 🦍 emoji?
You can use the Gorilla 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 Gorilla 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.