U+1F439 • Animals & Nature
Hamster Emoji
Meaning
A friendly, cartoon-styled face of a hamster—a small rodent often kept as a pet—looking straight ahead. Generally depicted as a brown-and-white faced hamster with whiskers, a pink nose, puffy cheeks, and large, round, pink ears, sometimes with a buck tooth.
Often used with an affectionate tone. May be used to represent a gerbil, guinea pig, chinchilla, or related animals. Does not have a full-bodied hamster emoji counterpart.
Not to be confused with 🐭 Mouse Face.
Microsoft’s hamster was previously gray.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F439 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | hamster |
| Shortcode | :hamster: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐹 Hamster emoji mean?
A friendly, cartoon-styled face of a hamster—a small rodent often kept as a pet—looking straight ahead. Generally depicted as a brown-and-white faced hamster with whiskers, a pink nose, puffy cheeks, and large, round, pink ears, sometimes with a buck tooth. Often used with an affectionate tone. May be used to represent a gerbil, guinea pig, chinchilla, or related animals. Does not have a full-bodied hamster emoji counterpart. Not to be confused with 🐭 Mouse Face. Microsoft’s hamster was previously gray.
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 Hamster?
The Unicode for the Hamster emoji is U+1F439.
On which platforms can I use the 🐹 emoji?
You can use the Hamster 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 Hamster 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.