U+2620 • Smileys & Emotion
Skull and Crossbones Emoji
Meaning
A cartoon human skull atop an X-shaped pair of bones, as on a pirate flag or poison symbol. Samsung’s design previously displayed a skull and crossbones on a yellow triangle, indicating a hazardous material.
May represent various ideas of death or danger, e.g., dying from laughter or killing it with great skill. May also represent various pirate characters or mascots.
Popular around Halloween. Not to be confused with 💀 Skull, though their applications may overlap.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+2620 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | skull and crossbones |
| Shortcode | :skull-and-crossbones: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-negative |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | unqualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ☠️ Skull and Crossbones emoji mean?
A cartoon human skull atop an X-shaped pair of bones, as on a pirate flag or poison symbol. Samsung’s design previously displayed a skull and crossbones on a yellow triangle, indicating a hazardous material. May represent various ideas of death or danger, e.g., dying from laughter or killing it with great skill. May also represent various pirate characters or mascots. Popular around Halloween. Not to be confused with 💀 Skull, though their applications may overlap.
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 Skull and Crossbones?
The Unicode for the Skull and Crossbones emoji is U+2620.
On which platforms can I use the ☠️ emoji?
You can use the Skull and Crossbones 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 Skull and Crossbones 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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