U+1F9A5 • Animals & Nature
Sloth Emoji
Meaning
A sloth, the slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammal. Depicted as a light-brown sloth with a wide, whitish, masked face hanging from a tree branch, facing left or right. Generally shown as a three-toed sloth.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F9A5 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | sloth |
| Shortcode | :sloth: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E12.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦥 Sloth emoji mean?
A sloth, the slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammal. Depicted as a light-brown sloth with a wide, whitish, masked face hanging from a tree branch, facing left or right. Generally shown as a three-toed sloth.
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 Sloth?
The Unicode for the Sloth emoji is U+1F9A5.
On which platforms can I use the 🦥 emoji?
You can use the Sloth 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 Sloth 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.