U+1F991 • Animals & Nature
Squid Emoji
Meaning
A squid, an octopus-like sea animal with ten arms. Generally depicted as a pinkish-orange giant squid, facing forward or angled to the left, with a slender, arrow-like body, small eyes, and two, long arms raised up at its sides. Platforms generally depict six arms.
Occasionally used to represent squid as a food item. Not to be confused with 🐙 Octopus, though their applications may overlap.
Microsoft, WhatsApp and Twitter’s squid designs are facing forward, as was a previous Google design. Samsung’s squid was previously gray.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F991 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | squid |
| Shortcode | :squid: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-marine |
| Version | E3.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦑 Squid emoji mean?
A squid, an octopus-like sea animal with ten arms. Generally depicted as a pinkish-orange giant squid, facing forward or angled to the left, with a slender, arrow-like body, small eyes, and two, long arms raised up at its sides. Platforms generally depict six arms. Occasionally used to represent squid as a food item. Not to be confused with 🐙 Octopus, though their applications may overlap. Microsoft, WhatsApp and Twitter’s squid designs are facing forward, as was a previous Google design. Samsung’s squid was previously gray.
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 Squid?
The Unicode for the Squid emoji is U+1F991.
On which platforms can I use the 🦑 emoji?
You can use the Squid 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 Squid 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.