๐ฆ Hippopotamus Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฆ | Hippopotamus | Represents the hippopotamus animal, symbolizing strength and wildlife | Animals & Nature | U+1F99B | :hippopotamus: |
Meaning
The ๐ฆ emoji depicts a hippopotamus, a large mammal known for its robust size and semi-aquatic lifestyle. It often represents strength, wildlife, and nature.
Common Uses
- Referring to hippos in animal-related conversations or educational content
- Symbolizing strength, stubbornness, or bulkiness metaphorically
- Highlighting wildlife, safari, or African fauna themes
- Used in nature or zoo-related discussions
- Adding a playful or unique animal icon to messages
Examples
I'm going to the zoo today! ๐ฆThat guy is as stubborn as a ๐ฆWildlife trip includes watching hippos ๐ฆ
Related Emojis
- ๐ฆ Rhinoceros: Another large, thick-skinned African mammal, but differing in horned features.
- ๐ Elephant: A larger, trunked animal often associated with strength and majesty in wildlife.
- ๐ฆ Giraffe: Represents another iconic African animal, differing in appearance and symbolism.
- ๐ Crocodile: Semi-aquatic reptile often found in similar habitats as hippos.
- ๐ฆฆ Otter: Smaller aquatic mammal sharing some water-related traits but distinct in size and behavior.
Technical Notes
The ๐ฆ emoji corresponds to Unicode codepoint U+1F99B and was added around Unicode 11.0 in 2018. Its depiction varies slightly across platforms but consistently shows the bulky, recognizable shape of a hippopotamus. It does not support skin tone modifiers.
FAQ
What does the ๐ฆ emoji mean?
It represents the hippopotamus animal, often symbolizing strength and wildlife.
How is the ๐ฆ emoji used?
Commonly used in conversations about animals, nature, or to depict qualities like stubbornness or size.
Does the meaning of the ๐ฆ emoji change by context?
Yes, it can denote the actual animal or be metaphorical for traits such as strength or bulkiness.
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