U+1F416 • Animals & Nature
Pig Emoji
Meaning
A pig, a plump animal farmed for its meat, such as bacon. Depicted in light pink in full profile on all fours facing left, with a long snout and short, curly tail.
May be used to represent the animal, its food products, or various metaphorical senses of pig. As such, it can be used to describe someone as gluttonous or messy.
One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac; 2019 is the Year of the Pig. See also 🐷 Pig Face, 🐽 Pig Nose, and 🐗 Boar.
WhatsApp’s design previously featured a wide grin.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F416 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | pig |
| Shortcode | :pig: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐖 Pig emoji mean?
A pig, a plump animal farmed for its meat, such as bacon. Depicted in light pink in full profile on all fours facing left, with a long snout and short, curly tail. May be used to represent the animal, its food products, or various metaphorical senses of pig. As such, it can be used to describe someone as gluttonous or messy. One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac; 2019 is the Year of the Pig. See also 🐷 Pig Face, 🐽 Pig Nose, and 🐗 Boar. WhatsApp’s design previously featured a wide grin.
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 Pig?
The Unicode for the Pig emoji is U+1F416.
On which platforms can I use the 🐖 emoji?
You can use the Pig 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 Pig 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.