| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☠ | Skull and Crossbones | Sign of danger, death, or poison | Symbols | U+2620 | :skull_and_crossbones: |
☠
Meaning
The ☠ emoji depicts a skull above two crossed bones, symbolizing death or hazardous substances. It commonly signals danger, poison, or something deadly.
Common Uses
- Indicating toxic or poisonous materials
- Warning about danger or risk in conversations
- Representing pirates or pirate themes
- Expressing dark humor related to death
- Decorative element in spooky or horror contexts
Examples
Beware of the chemicals ☠
I'm dead tired ☠
Pirates 🏴☠️☠
Related Emojis
- ☣ Biohazard: Represents biological hazards, different type of danger
- 💀 Skull: Focuses just on the skull, less emphasis on poison or warning
- 🏴☠️ Pirate Flag: Combines skull and crossbones with a flag for pirate symbolism
- ⚠️ Warning Sign: General caution symbol, broader usage
Technical Notes
The ☠ emoji is assigned to Unicode codepoint U+2620 and was added around Unicode 1.1. Its appearance varies slightly across platforms but always shows a skull with crossed bones. It does not support skin tone variations.
FAQ
What does the ☠ emoji mean?
It signifies death, poison, or a warning of danger.
How is the ☠ emoji used?
Used to mark hazardous substances, dangers, pirate themes, or dark humor.
Does the meaning of the ☠ emoji change by context?
Yes, it can mean literal poison warnings or be used figuratively to express exhaustion or danger.