U+1F99B • Animals & Nature
Hippopotamus Emoji
Meaning
A hippopotamus, a squat water mammal with huge jaws. Generally depicted in gray or tan in full profile facing left.
Google’s design used to feature a purple, cartoon-styled hippopotamus face. Facebook’s hippopotamus is opening massive jaws, revealing tusks.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F99B |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | hippopotamus |
| Shortcode | :hippopotamus: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E11.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦛 Hippopotamus emoji mean?
A hippopotamus, a squat water mammal with huge jaws. Generally depicted in gray or tan in full profile facing left. Google’s design used to feature a purple, cartoon-styled hippopotamus face. Facebook’s hippopotamus is opening massive jaws, revealing tusks.
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 Hippopotamus?
The Unicode for the Hippopotamus emoji is U+1F99B.
On which platforms can I use the 🦛 emoji?
You can use the Hippopotamus 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 Hippopotamus 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.