🦑 Squid Emoji
Technical Details
Name
Squid
Short Name
:squid:
Unicode
U+1F991
Unicode Version
3.0Release Year
2016
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 squid, typically depicted in a cartoon-like style with large eyes, tentacles, and a rounded body. The color varies across platforms, with some using a pinkish hue and others opting for a more natural gray or brown. Symbolizes seafood, marine life, or specific dishes involving squid. Part of the broader category of marine animals in the Unicode standard.
Common Uses
- Referring to squid as a food item: 'Had some delicious squid for dinner 🦑'
- Indicating a love for seafood: 'Can't resist a good squid ink pasta 🦑'
- Mentioning marine life: 'The ocean is full of fascinating creatures like the squid 🦑'
Example Sentences
- Our restaurant specializes in seafood, including fresh squid 🦑
- I had the most amazing squid dish at the new seafood place 🦑
- The aquarium had a fascinating exhibit on squid 🦑