U+1F357 • Food & Drink
Poultry Leg Emoji
Meaning
A crispy brown leg (drumstick) of chicken, duck, turkey, or other poultry on the bone, as roasted at Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner or fried at fast-food restaurants.
Often used to broadly represent poultry-based foods, most frequently chicken wings, nuggets, or tenders. Relatedly, this emoji may be used to reference the financial slang term “tendies,” a playful expression for investment gains.
This emoji can also be considered racist in some contexts, particularly when used to disparage, insult, and abuse people with dark skin, especially Black people.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F357 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | poultry leg |
| Shortcode | :poultry-leg: |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Subcategory | food-prepared |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🍗 Poultry Leg emoji mean?
A crispy brown leg (drumstick) of chicken, duck, turkey, or other poultry on the bone, as roasted at Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner or fried at fast-food restaurants. Often used to broadly represent poultry-based foods, most frequently chicken wings, nuggets, or tenders. Relatedly, this emoji may be used to reference the financial slang term “tendies,” a playful expression for investment gains. This emoji can also be considered racist in some contexts, particularly when used to disparage, insult, and abuse people with dark skin, especially Black people.
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 Poultry Leg?
The Unicode for the Poultry Leg emoji is U+1F357.
On which platforms can I use the 🍗 emoji?
You can use the Poultry Leg 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 Poultry Leg 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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