U+1F400 • Animals & Nature
Rat Emoji
Meaning
A rat, a large rodent with a long tail, known to frequent big cities. Depicted in gray in full profile on all fours facing left, with pink ears, feet, and tail.
May be use for various metaphorical senses of rat, including as an insult. Not to be confused with 🐁 Mouse, which has white hair.
One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.
Google’s design was previously standing on its hind legs and facing forward with a buck tooth.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F400 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | rat |
| Shortcode | :rat: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐀 Rat emoji mean?
A rat, a large rodent with a long tail, known to frequent big cities. Depicted in gray in full profile on all fours facing left, with pink ears, feet, and tail. May be use for various metaphorical senses of rat, including as an insult. Not to be confused with 🐁 Mouse, which has white hair. One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Google’s design was previously standing on its hind legs and facing forward with a buck tooth.
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 Rat?
The Unicode for the Rat emoji is U+1F400.
On which platforms can I use the 🐀 emoji?
You can use the Rat 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 Rat 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.