fox Emoji

๐ŸฆŠ ยท U+1F98A ยท Emoji 3.0

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What does the fox emoji mean?

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

Literally, the ๐ŸฆŠ emoji represents a fox, a carnivorous mammal known for its cunning and agility, whereas figuratively, it symbolizes slyness, cleverness, or trickery, and is also used to convey charm, attractiveness, or seductiveness, especially in a playful or flirtatious manner, with some users employing it to express admiration for someone's clever or cunning nature, and in slang, it can be used to describe someone who is perceived as foxy, meaning attractive or appealing, often in a sensual or erotic sense. This emoji's meaning is often nuanced and context-dependent. Foxes are also associated with intelligence and adaptability in various cultures. Its figurative uses are more common in digital communication than its literal meaning.

How the fox emoji is used

In texting and social media captions, the ๐ŸฆŠ emoji is frequently used to add a lighthearted or humorous tone to a message, with younger generations and those familiar with internet culture more likely to use it in a playful or ironic way, while on platforms like TikTok, it may be used to express admiration for someone's dance moves or other performances, and in comments, it can be used to respond to a clever or witty remark, with the tone often being informal and conversational. The emoji's usage can vary significantly depending on the context and the relationship between the sender and the recipient. Tone is crucial when using the ๐ŸฆŠ emoji, as it can be interpreted differently depending on the situation. Its usage is more prevalent in casual online interactions.

fox emoji examples

How to copy the fox emoji

To use the fox 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+1F98A), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

animalfacefox emoji

fox emoji on different platforms

How the fox 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

fox Emoji Details

Emoji๐ŸฆŠ
Namefox
CategoryAnimals & Nature
CodepointsU+1F98A
Shortcode:fox:
Emoji version3.0
Unicode version3.0
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fox Emoji FAQ

What does the fox emoji mean?

Literally, the ๐ŸฆŠ emoji represents a fox, a carnivorous mammal known for its cunning and agility, whereas figuratively, it symbolizes slyness, cleverness, or trickery, and is also used to convey charm, attractiveness, or seductiveness, especially in a playful or flirtatious manner, with some users employing it to express admiration for someone's clever or cunning nature, and in slang, it can be used to describe someone who is perceived as foxy, meaning attractive or appealing, often in a sensual or erotic sense. This emoji's meaning is often nuanced and context-dependent.

How do I copy and paste the fox emoji?

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

What is the fox emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F98A, introduced in Emoji version 3.0 (Unicode 3.0). Its shortcode is :fox:.

What are other names for the fox emoji?

People also search for the fox emoji as animal, face.

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