donkey Emoji
๐ซ ยท U+1FACF ยท Emoji 15.0
What does the donkey emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A domesticated equine animal, the ๐ซ emoji represents a donkey, also known as an ass, and is used literally to refer to the animal, as well as figuratively to convey stubbornness or silliness, and in some contexts, to express frustration or annoyance, with slang uses including foolishness or stupidity, often in a lighthearted or humorous manner. The emoji's meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used, and its interpretation may differ across cultures and languages. In some cases, the ๐ซ emoji may be used to add a touch of whimsy or playfulness to a message. Overall, the ๐ซ emoji is a versatile symbol that can be used in a variety of ways to convey different emotions and ideas.
How the donkey emoji is used
The ๐ซ emoji is often used in informal digital communication, such as texting and social media captions, to add a lighthearted or humorous tone to a message, and its use is more prevalent among younger generations and on platforms like TikTok and Twitter, where users frequently employ emojis to convey emotions and ideas in a concise and visually engaging way. In comments and online forums, the ๐ซ emoji may be used to express sarcasm or annoyance, and its tone can range from playful to ironic, depending on the context and the user's intent. The ๐ซ emoji's usage is also influenced by regional and cultural differences, with some users employing it in ways that are specific to their local context or community.
donkey emoji examples
- just saw a donkey on my hike ๐ซ
- you're being a ๐ซ for not trying the new restaurant
How to copy the donkey emoji
To use the donkey 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+1FACF), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
donkey emoji on different platforms
How the donkey emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



donkey Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ซ |
| Name | donkey |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Codepoints | U+1FACF |
| Shortcode | :donkey: |
| Emoji version | 15.0 |
| Unicode version | 15.0 |
donkey Emoji FAQ
A domesticated equine animal, the ๐ซ emoji represents a donkey, also known as an ass, and is used literally to refer to the animal, as well as figuratively to convey stubbornness or silliness, and in some contexts, to express frustration or annoyance, with slang uses including foolishness or stupidity, often in a lighthearted or humorous manner. The emoji's meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used, and its interpretation may differ across cultures and languages.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ซ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1FACF, introduced in Emoji version 15.0 (Unicode 15.0). Its shortcode is :donkey:.
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