U+1F9A6 • Animals & Nature
Otter Emoji
Meaning
An otter, the playful water mammal in the weasel family. Depicted as a light-brown otter on its back, with its forepaws held together and whiskered face to the left, generally with its long tail curled up.
May be used to refer to certain members of the LGBTQ community, a la the slang term "otter".
Apple’s otter is shown in water, as is Huawei’s. Apple’s design also depicts the otter holding a stone, as does Microsoft’s, while Google’s holds a shell.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F9A6 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | otter |
| Shortcode | :otter: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E12.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦦 Otter emoji mean?
An otter, the playful water mammal in the weasel family. Depicted as a light-brown otter on its back, with its forepaws held together and whiskered face to the left, generally with its long tail curled up. May be used to refer to certain members of the LGBTQ community, a la the slang term "otter". Apple’s otter is shown in water, as is Huawei’s. Apple’s design also depicts the otter holding a stone, as does Microsoft’s, while Google’s holds a shell.
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 Otter?
The Unicode for the Otter emoji is U+1F9A6.
On which platforms can I use the 🦦 emoji?
You can use the Otter 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 Otter 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.