πŸͺ³ Cockroach Emoji

Technical Details

Name

Cockroach

Short Name

:cockroach:

Unicode

U+1FAB3

Unicode Version

13.0

Release Year

2020

Subcategory

Animal Bug

Platform Support

Apple Google Twitter Facebook

Has Skin Tones

No

Platform Renderings

Unicode standard sample

Unicode

COCKROACH emoji in Apple's design style - Unicode 1FAB3

Apple Style

COCKROACH emoji in Google's design style - Unicode 1FAB3

Google Style

COCKROACH emoji in Twitter's design style - Unicode 1FAB3

Twitter Style

COCKROACH emoji in Facebook's design style - Unicode 1FAB3

Facebook Style

SVG Code

<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <text
    x="64"
    y="64"
    font-size="96"
    text-anchor="middle"
    dominant-baseline="middle"
    font-family="serif"
  >πŸͺ³</text>
</svg>

Emoji Meaning

Meaning

A stylized depiction of a cockroach, a common household insect. The emoji typically features a dark brown or black color, with six legs, antennae, and a segmented body. It represents the actual insect, often associated with unclean environments and infestations. Part of the Animals & Nature category, specifically within the animal-bug subcategory.

Common Uses

  • Referring to actual cockroaches: 'Saw a huge πŸͺ³ in the kitchen today.'
  • Indicating uncleanliness or infestation: 'The place was so dirty, you could see πŸͺ³ crawling around.'
  • Using metaphorically for something undesirable: 'That idea is as bad as a πŸͺ³ infestation.'

Example Sentences

  • Please check the pantry for any signs of πŸͺ³ infestation.
  • Ugh, there's a πŸͺ³ in my apartment again. Time to call the exterminator.
  • His proposal was met with groans, as bad as a πŸͺ³ in a picnic.

Frequently Asked Questions