🦛 Hippopotamus Emoji
Technical Details
Name
Hippopotamus
Short Name
:hippopotamus:
Unicode
U+1F99B
Unicode Version
11.0Release Year
2018
Category
Animals & NatureSubcategory
Animal MammalPlatform Support
Apple Google Twitter Facebook
Has Skin Tones
No
Platform Renderings
Unicode

Apple Style

Google Style

Twitter Style

Facebook Style
Keywords
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 large, semi-aquatic mammal with a broad muzzle, small eyes, and large, flapping ears, depicted in a cartoonish style. The color varies across platforms but typically ranges from gray to brown. Represents the hippopotamus, a species known for its aggressive behavior and habitat in Africa. Part of the Animals & Nature category, specifically within the animal-mammal subcategory.
Common Uses
- Referring to the hippopotamus animal: 'The zoo has a new baby hippo 🦛'
- Using the hippopotamus as a metaphor for size or strength: 'That project was a real 🦛 to tackle'
- In cultural references or memes involving hippos: 'When you see a 🦛 in a meme, it's usually about being unexpected or surprising'
Example Sentences
- The documentary focused on the life of a 🦛 in the wild.
- I saw a 🦛 at the safari park today, it was huge!
- Who knew a 🦛 could be so agile in water?