zombie Emoji

🧟 · U+1F9DF · Emoji 5.0

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What does the zombie emoji mean?

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

Zombies are often used to express a lack of energy or a sense of being undead after pulling an all-nighter or having a long and exhausting day, and can also represent a mindless or unresponsive state. Literally, a zombie is a reanimated corpse, typically found in horror movies and fiction, and the 🧟 emoji depicts this creature. Figuratively, the zombie emoji can be used to describe someone who is acting strangely or out of character, or to express a fascination with the horror genre. In slang, it can be used to describe someone who is overly obsessed with a particular activity or hobby.

How the zombie emoji is used

Texting and social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are where the 🧟 emoji is most frequently used, often in a humorous or ironic tone to add a lighthearted touch to a message or caption. The tone of the message can vary greatly, from playful and joking to dark and spooky, depending on the context and the user's intention. On platforms like Twitter, the zombie emoji may be used to express frustration or exhaustion with a particular topic or issue, while on TikTok, it may be used to add a touch of horror or suspense to a video. The use of the 🧟 emoji can also differ across generations, with younger users more likely to use it in a playful or ironic way.

zombie emoji examples

How to copy the zombie emoji

To use the zombie 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+1F9DF), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

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Also known as

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zombie emoji on different platforms

How the zombie 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
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zombie Emoji Details

Emoji🧟
Namezombie
CategoryPeople & Body
CodepointsU+1F9DF
Shortcode:zombie:
Emoji version5.0
Unicode version5.0
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zombie Emoji FAQ

What does the zombie emoji mean?

Zombies are often used to express a lack of energy or a sense of being undead after pulling an all-nighter or having a long and exhausting day, and can also represent a mindless or unresponsive state. Literally, a zombie is a reanimated corpse, typically found in horror movies and fiction, and the 🧟 emoji depicts this creature.

How do I copy and paste the zombie emoji?

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.

What is the zombie emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F9DF, introduced in Emoji version 5.0 (Unicode 5.0). Its shortcode is :zombie:.

What are other names for the zombie emoji?

People also search for the zombie emoji as apocalypse, dead, halloween, horror, scary.

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