🐌 Snail Emoji Meaning

Published 25 november 2025 | By Wolter Hej

Emoji	Name	Meaning	Category	Codepoint	Shortcodes
🐌	Snail	Represents slowness or patience	Animals & Nature	1F40C	:snail:

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Meaning

The 🐌 emoji depicts a snail, often associated with slow movement or patience. It represents taking time or moving at a relaxed pace.

Common Uses

Indicating something is slow or delayed
Expressing the need for patience
Symbolizing a relaxed, leisurely mood
Referencing the animal itself in nature or biology contexts
Playfully mocking slowness in conversations

Examples

Running late today 🐌
Taking it slow 🐌
Patience is key 🐌

Related Emojis

🐢 Turtle: Also represents slowness but depicts a different animal with a shell.
🐛 Caterpillar: Another slow-moving insect, often a symbol of transformation.
🐚 Spiral Shell: Focuses on the shell rather than the whole animal.
🦔 Hedgehog: Small animal with a different appearance, not specifically slow.

Technical Notes

The 🐌 emoji has the codepoint U+1F40C, introduced around Unicode 6.0 (2010). It may appear slightly different across platforms, mostly in shell color and snail posture.

FAQ

What does the 🐌 emoji mean?
A symbol of slowness or patience represented by a snail.

How is the 🐌 emoji used?
To describe slow actions, delays, or to encourage patience in messages.

Does the meaning of the 🐌 emoji change by context?
Its basic meaning stays consistent but can be playful or literal depending on context.