U+1F383 • Activities
Jack-o-lantern Emoji
Meaning
An orange pumpkin carved into the shape of a face and commonly known as a Jack-o’-lantern.
The number and shape of its carved teeth vary by vendor.
This emoji has consistently been the most popular emoji used to encapsulate Halloween during the month of October.
This emoji predates the inclusion of emojis within Unicode. It was first added to early Japanese emoji keyboards in 2003 by au by KDDI.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F383 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | jack-o-lantern |
| Shortcode | :jack-o-lantern: |
| Category | Activities |
| Subcategory | event |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🎃 Jack-o-lantern emoji mean?
An orange pumpkin carved into the shape of a face and commonly known as a Jack-o’-lantern. The number and shape of its carved teeth vary by vendor. This emoji has consistently been the most popular emoji used to encapsulate Halloween during the month of October. This emoji predates the inclusion of emojis within Unicode. It was first added to early Japanese emoji keyboards in 2003 by au by KDDI.
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 Jack-o-lantern?
The Unicode for the Jack-o-lantern emoji is U+1F383.
On which platforms can I use the 🎃 emoji?
You can use the Jack-o-lantern 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 Jack-o-lantern 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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