candy Emoji

๐Ÿฌ ยท U+1F36C ยท Emoji 0.6

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What does the candy emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

When indulging in something sweet or referencing a childhood treat, the ๐Ÿฌ emoji is often used to represent candy, specifically a colorful, wrapped piece of candy, and by extension, anything delightful or tempting, with figurative uses including expressions of excitement or playfulness, and slang uses to describe something or someone as attractive or appealing. The ๐Ÿฌ emoji is also used to convey a sense of nostalgia or whimsy. In some contexts, it can be used to express a craving for something sweet or to describe a situation as overly sweet or sentimental. The emoji's meaning is often lighthearted and carefree, evoking feelings of joy and indulgence.

How the candy emoji is used

In texting and social media captions, the ๐Ÿฌ emoji is frequently used to add a touch of playfulness or whimsy to a message, with a tone that is often humorous or ironic, and is particularly popular among younger generations who use it to express excitement or enthusiasm. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the ๐Ÿฌ emoji is often used in comments to react to sweet treats or desserts, and can also be used to express admiration or adoration for someone or something. The emoji's usage can vary across different platforms and cultures, but its core meaning of something sweet and delightful remains consistent.

candy emoji examples

How to copy the candy emoji

To use the candy emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F36C), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

cavitiesdesserthalloweenrestaurantsweettoothwrappercandy emojicandy emojis

candy emoji on different platforms

How the candy emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

candy Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿฌ
Namecandy
CategoryFood & Drink
CodepointsU+1F36C
Shortcode:candy:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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candy Emoji FAQ

What does the candy emoji mean?

When indulging in something sweet or referencing a childhood treat, the ๐Ÿฌ emoji is often used to represent candy, specifically a colorful, wrapped piece of candy, and by extension, anything delightful or tempting, with figurative uses including expressions of excitement or playfulness, and slang uses to describe something or someone as attractive or appealing. The ๐Ÿฌ emoji is also used to convey a sense of nostalgia or whimsy.

How do I copy and paste the candy emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿฌ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the candy emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F36C, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :candy:.

What are other names for the candy emoji?

People also search for the candy emoji as cavities, dessert, halloween, restaurant, sweet.

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