U+1F99E • Animals & Nature
Lobster Emoji
Meaning
A lobster, a large crustacean with a prominent tail and pincers. Depicted as a reddish-orange lobster (as cooked) from above, with a long body and tail, short, tentacle-like eyes, and ten legs, the top of which are very large pincers.
Often used to represent lobster as food as well as in connection to the US state of Maine.
In its release year of 2018, Emojipedia’s original sample image was criticized as anatomically incorrect but was shortly after resolved. That year, the transgender community embraced the lobster as a symbol for their efforts for Transgender Flag emoji.
Samsung, WhatsApp, and Facebook’s lobsters are depicted at an angle.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F99E |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | lobster |
| Shortcode | :lobster: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-marine |
| Version | E11.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦞 Lobster emoji mean?
A lobster, a large crustacean with a prominent tail and pincers. Depicted as a reddish-orange lobster (as cooked) from above, with a long body and tail, short, tentacle-like eyes, and ten legs, the top of which are very large pincers. Often used to represent lobster as food as well as in connection to the US state of Maine. In its release year of 2018, Emojipedia’s original sample image was criticized as anatomically incorrect but was shortly after resolved. That year, the transgender community embraced the lobster as a symbol for their efforts for Transgender Flag emoji. Samsung, WhatsApp, and Facebook’s lobsters are depicted at an angle.
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 Lobster?
The Unicode for the Lobster emoji is U+1F99E.
On which platforms can I use the 🦞 emoji?
You can use the Lobster 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 Lobster 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.