U+1F419 • Animals & Nature
Octopus Emoji
Meaning
An octopus, a sea animal with eight legs, known to change color and release ink. Generally depicted as a pink or orange octopus facing forward, with a large, round head, prominent eyes, and its tentacle-like arms raised at its sides. Platforms vary in the number of arms shown, ranging from four to the full eight, with several designs featuring suckers on them.
Not to be confused with 🦑 Squid, though their applications may overlap.
Available as an Apple Animoji.
Twitter’s octopus is purple. Apple’s has a friendly, cartoon-styled appearance. Google and Samsung’s octopuses previously looked surprised, while Microsoft's suggested an 👾 Alien Monster.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F419 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | octopus |
| Shortcode | :octopus: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-marine |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐙 Octopus emoji mean?
An octopus, a sea animal with eight legs, known to change color and release ink. Generally depicted as a pink or orange octopus facing forward, with a large, round head, prominent eyes, and its tentacle-like arms raised at its sides. Platforms vary in the number of arms shown, ranging from four to the full eight, with several designs featuring suckers on them. Not to be confused with 🦑 Squid, though their applications may overlap. Available as an Apple Animoji. Twitter’s octopus is purple. Apple’s has a friendly, cartoon-styled appearance. Google and Samsung’s octopuses previously looked surprised, while Microsoft's suggested an 👾 Alien Monster.
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 Octopus?
The Unicode for the Octopus emoji is U+1F419.
On which platforms can I use the 🐙 emoji?
You can use the Octopus 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 Octopus 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.