squid Emoji
๐ฆ ยท U+1F991 ยท Emoji 3.0
What does the squid emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A squid, the ๐ฆ 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 ๐ฆ 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 ๐ฆ 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 ๐ฆ emoji in their online communication. In comments and captions, the ๐ฆ emoji can add a layer of personality and visual interest to the text.
squid emoji examples
- just saw a giant squid at the aquarium and I'm freaked out ๐ฆ
- you're such a squid always slipping out of our plans ๐ฆ
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
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.



squid Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฆ |
| Name | squid |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Codepoints | U+1F991 |
| Shortcode | :squid: |
| Emoji version | 3.0 |
| Unicode version | 3.0 |
squid Emoji FAQ
A squid, the ๐ฆ 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.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฆ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F991, introduced in Emoji version 3.0 (Unicode 3.0). Its shortcode is :squid:.
People also search for the squid emoji as animal, food, mollusk.