chicken Emoji

๐Ÿ” ยท U+1F414 ยท Emoji 0.6

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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 ๐Ÿ” 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 ๐Ÿ” 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 ๐Ÿ” emoji is used can differ among generations, with younger users possibly employing it more frequently in memes and jokes.

chicken emoji examples

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.

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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.

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

chicken Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿ”
Namechicken
CategoryAnimals & Nature
CodepointsU+1F414
Shortcode:chicken:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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chicken Emoji FAQ

What does the chicken emoji mean?

Fearlessness or cowardice is often the tone conveyed by the ๐Ÿ” 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.

How do I copy and paste the chicken emoji?

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

What is the chicken emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F414, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :chicken:.

What are other names for the chicken emoji?

People also search for the chicken emoji as animal, bird, ornithology.

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