squid Emoji

๐Ÿฆ‘ ยท U+1F991 ยท Emoji 3.0

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What does the squid emoji mean?

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

A squid, the ๐Ÿฆ‘ emoji represents the marine mollusk and is often used literally to refer to the animal or figuratively to describe something slippery or elusive. In slang, it can also represent a person who is perceived as sneaky or untrustworthy. Additionally, the ๐Ÿฆ‘ emoji is used in various contexts to convey a sense of mystery or otherworldliness, drawing on the squid's alien-like appearance and deep-sea habitat. Its meaning can vary depending on the cultural and personal associations of the user.

How the squid emoji is used

Texting and social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter are common places to find the ๐Ÿฆ‘ emoji, where it is used to add a touch of whimsy or humor to a message or caption. The tone is often lighthearted or playful, although it can also be used in a more negative or critical sense to imply that someone is being deceitful or evasive. Younger generations and fans of marine life or science fiction may be more likely to use the ๐Ÿฆ‘ emoji in their online communication. In comments and captions, the ๐Ÿฆ‘ emoji can add a layer of personality and visual interest to the text.

squid emoji examples

How to copy the squid emoji

To use the squid 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+1F991), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

animalfoodmollusksquid emoji

squid emoji on different platforms

How the squid 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

squid Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿฆ‘
Namesquid
CategoryAnimals & Nature
CodepointsU+1F991
Shortcode:squid:
Emoji version3.0
Unicode version3.0
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squid Emoji FAQ

What does the squid emoji mean?

A squid, the ๐Ÿฆ‘ emoji represents the marine mollusk and is often used literally to refer to the animal or figuratively to describe something slippery or elusive. In slang, it can also represent a person who is perceived as sneaky or untrustworthy.

How do I copy and paste the squid emoji?

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

What is the squid emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F991, introduced in Emoji version 3.0 (Unicode 3.0). Its shortcode is :squid:.

What are other names for the squid emoji?

People also search for the squid emoji as animal, food, mollusk.

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