chicken Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F414 ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the chicken emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Fearlessness or cowardice is often the tone conveyed by the ๐ emoji, which literally represents a chicken, a domesticated bird known for its distinctive appearance and sounds. This duality in meaning allows the emoji to be used both in a literal sense, such as when discussing birds or farming, and figuratively, like when teasing someone about being afraid or when expressing playful joking about being chicken. In slang, the term chicken is often associated with lack of courage, making the emoji a popular choice for lighthearted jabs or humorous references to fear or anxiety. The emoji's meaning can also extend to representations of poultry in food contexts or cultural references to chickens in various societies.
How the chicken emoji is used
The ๐ emoji is frequently used in texting and social media platforms, particularly in informal conversations where users aim to add a touch of humor or lightheartedness to their messages. Its application can vary significantly depending on the context, ranging from discussions about food, especially in recipes or meal planning, to jokes about fear or bravery. On platforms like TikTok, the emoji might be used in comments to tease or playfully mock someone's actions, reflecting its slang use related to cowardice. The tone in which the ๐ emoji is used can differ among generations, with younger users possibly employing it more frequently in memes and jokes.
chicken emoji examples
- just saw a chicken crossing the road and i swear it was running from something ๐
- youre such a chicken for not trying the spicy wings ๐
How to copy the chicken emoji
To use the chicken 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+1F414), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
chicken emoji on different platforms
How the chicken emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



chicken Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | chicken |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Codepoints | U+1F414 |
| Shortcode | :chicken: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
chicken Emoji FAQ
Fearlessness or cowardice is often the tone conveyed by the ๐ emoji, which literally represents a chicken, a domesticated bird known for its distinctive appearance and sounds. This duality in meaning allows the emoji to be used both in a literal sense, such as when discussing birds or farming, and figuratively, like when teasing someone about being afraid or when expressing playful joking about being chicken.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F414, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :chicken:.
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