U+1F336 • Food & Drink
Hot Pepper Emoji
Meaning
A bright red chili pepper, slightly curled and with a green stem.
Used to signal culinary heat, such as the presence of chili peppers in a recipe or as a general “spicy” indicator on a restaurant menu, regardless of whether actual chilies are present (e.g., heat from wasabi or horseradish). Multiple peppers tend to denote higher levels of heat.
Commonly used on social platforms to figuratively represent “spicy” or NSFW content, or to describe someone as physically attractive (“hot”).
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F336 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | hot pepper |
| Shortcode | :hot-pepper: |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Subcategory | food-vegetable |
| Version | E0.7 |
| Qualification | unqualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🌶️ Hot Pepper emoji mean?
A bright red chili pepper, slightly curled and with a green stem. Used to signal culinary heat, such as the presence of chili peppers in a recipe or as a general “spicy” indicator on a restaurant menu, regardless of whether actual chilies are present (e.g., heat from wasabi or horseradish). Multiple peppers tend to denote higher levels of heat. Commonly used on social platforms to figuratively represent “spicy” or NSFW content, or to describe someone as physically attractive (“hot”).
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 Hot Pepper?
The Unicode for the Hot Pepper emoji is U+1F336.
On which platforms can I use the 🌶️ emoji?
You can use the Hot Pepper 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 Hot Pepper 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.
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