U+1F990 • Animals & Nature
Prawn Emoji
Meaning
A shrimp (prawn), a small crustacean with a long tail. Generally depicted as a reddish-orange shrimp (as cooked) in full profile facing left, with tiny eyes, many limbs, and its long antennae curling back as its long tail curls in.
May be consumed in the form of 🍤 Fried Shrimp or 🥘 Shallow Pan of Food. Often used to represent seafood.
The antennae of Apple’s shrimp curls under its body. The body of Facebook’s shrimp is straight, though it was previously curled inward. Google and Samsung’s shrimp previously faced right.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F990 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | shrimp |
| Shortcode | :shrimp: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-marine |
| Version | E3.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦐 Prawn emoji mean?
A shrimp (prawn), a small crustacean with a long tail. Generally depicted as a reddish-orange shrimp (as cooked) in full profile facing left, with tiny eyes, many limbs, and its long antennae curling back as its long tail curls in. May be consumed in the form of 🍤 Fried Shrimp or 🥘 Shallow Pan of Food. Often used to represent seafood. The antennae of Apple’s shrimp curls under its body. The body of Facebook’s shrimp is straight, though it was previously curled inward. Google and Samsung’s shrimp previously faced right.
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 Prawn?
The Unicode for the Prawn emoji is U+1F990.
On which platforms can I use the 🦐 emoji?
You can use the Prawn 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 Prawn 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.