U+1F479 • Smileys & Emotion
Ogre Emoji
Meaning
A grotesque, red face with horns, wide eyes, a large nose, crooked fangs, and a fringe of shaggy hair. Depicts an oni, a kind of hideous ogre in Japanese folklore.
On New Year’s Eve in some parts of Japan, men may wear oni masks and straw coats to dress up as namahage, another mythic being, to chide naughty children or ward off evil. May popularly denote supernatural or figurative beasts and demons.
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+1F479 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | ogre |
| Shortcode | :ogre: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-costume |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 👹 Ogre emoji mean?
A grotesque, red face with horns, wide eyes, a large nose, crooked fangs, and a fringe of shaggy hair. Depicts an oni, a kind of hideous ogre in Japanese folklore. On New Year’s Eve in some parts of Japan, men may wear oni masks and straw coats to dress up as namahage, another mythic being, to chide naughty children or ward off evil. May popularly denote supernatural or figurative beasts and demons. 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 Ogre?
The Unicode for the Ogre emoji is U+1F479.
On which platforms can I use the 👹 emoji?
You can use the Ogre 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 Ogre 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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