cigarette Emoji
๐ฌ ยท U+1F6AC ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the cigarette emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Exuding a sense of addiction, habit, or vice, the ๐ฌ emoji literally represents a cigarette, a small paper-wrapped roll of tobacco designed for smoking, and is often used to convey a range of ideas from nicotine addiction to a break or time-out, while also being employed figuratively to express a carefree or rebellious attitude, and in slang, to signal a desire to take a pause or step away from a situation. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used. The ๐ฌ emoji may also be used to discuss or depict smoking in a more neutral or informative sense. It is worth noting that the use of the ๐ฌ emoji can be perceived differently across various cultures and communities.
How the cigarette emoji is used
In digital communication, the ๐ฌ emoji is frequently used in texting and social media captions to add a touch of humor or irony to a message, often with a tone that is casual and playful, particularly among younger generations and on platforms like TikTok and Twitter, where it may be used to express a need for a break or to poke fun at addictive behaviors. The tone in which the ๐ฌ emoji is used can significantly influence its interpretation, with some using it to jokingly refer to a stressful situation or a much-needed pause. On certain platforms, the ๐ฌ emoji may be used more frequently or in different ways, reflecting the unique cultural and social dynamics of each community.
cigarette emoji examples
- just need a ๐ฌ break from all this stress
- who else needs a ๐ฌ after that crazy meeting
How to copy the cigarette emoji
To use the cigarette 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+1F6AC), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
cigarette emoji on different platforms
How the cigarette emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



cigarette Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฌ |
| Name | cigarette |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F6AC |
| Shortcode | :cigarette: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
cigarette Emoji FAQ
Exuding a sense of addiction, habit, or vice, the ๐ฌ emoji literally represents a cigarette, a small paper-wrapped roll of tobacco designed for smoking, and is often used to convey a range of ideas from nicotine addiction to a break or time-out, while also being employed figuratively to express a carefree or rebellious attitude, and in slang, to signal a desire to take a pause or step away from a situation. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฌ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F6AC, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :cigarette:.
People also search for the cigarette emoji as smoking.