🦀 Crab Emoji
Technical Details
Name
Crab
Short Name
:crab:
Unicode
U+1F980
Unicode Version
1.0Release Year
2015
Category
Food & DrinkSubcategory
Food MarinePlatform Support
Apple Google Twitter Facebook
Has Skin Tones
No
Platform Renderings
Unicode

Apple Style

Google Style

Twitter Style

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" >🦀</text> </svg>
Emoji Meaning
Meaning
A stylized representation of a crab, typically depicted in a reddish-orange color with large claws and segmented body. The crab is often shown sideways or front-facing, with varying levels of detail across different platforms. Symbolizes the marine crustacean, commonly associated with seafood and beach-related imagery.
Common Uses
- Referring to the actual animal or seafood: 'Had some delicious crab for dinner 🦀'
- Indicating a playful or quirky tone: 'Feeling a bit crabby today 🦀'
- In cultural references, such as memes or internet slang: 'When you see a crab meme 🦀'
Example Sentences
- The seafood buffet includes lobster, shrimp, and crab 🦀
- I'm not in the mood for jokes, I'm feeling a bit 🦀
- Did you catch the latest crab meme going around? 🦀