hook Emoji
🪝 · U+1FA9D · Emoji 13.0
What does the hook emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Unlike its literal meaning as a metal hook used for catching or holding objects, the 🪝 hook emoji is often used figuratively to represent being hooked or addicted to something, such as a hobby or a TV show, and in slang, it can signify being completely absorbed or obsessed with an activity. This emoji can also symbolize a strong attraction or interest in something. In a more literal sense, it may be used to talk about fishing or other outdoor activities that involve hooks. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used.
How the hook emoji is used
In texting and social media captions, the 🪝 hook emoji is used to convey a sense of enthusiasm or obsession, often with a lighthearted or humorous tone. On platforms like TikTok, it may be used in comments to express excitement or to jokingly suggest that someone is "hooked" on a particular trend or challenge. The tone and usage of this emoji can differ across generations and platforms, with younger users and those on more casual platforms like Snapchat or Instagram being more likely to use it in a playful or ironic way.
hook emoji examples
- just watched the whole season in one day I'm hooked 🪝
- this new game has me 🪝 can't stop playing
How to copy the hook emoji
To use the hook 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+1FA9D), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
hook emoji on different platforms
How the hook emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.
hook Emoji Details
| Emoji | 🪝 |
| Name | hook |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1FA9D |
| Shortcode | :hook: |
| Emoji version | 13.0 |
| Unicode version | 13.0 |
hook Emoji FAQ
Unlike its literal meaning as a metal hook used for catching or holding objects, the 🪝 hook emoji is often used figuratively to represent being hooked or addicted to something, such as a hobby or a TV show, and in slang, it can signify being completely absorbed or obsessed with an activity. This emoji can also symbolize a strong attraction or interest in something.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste 🪝 wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1FA9D, introduced in Emoji version 13.0 (Unicode 13.0). Its shortcode is :hook:.
People also search for the hook emoji as catch, crook, curve, ensnare, point.