🦑 Squid Emoji

Technical Details

Name

Squid

Short Name

:squid:

Unicode

U+1F991

Unicode Version

3.0

Release Year

2016

Category

Food & Drink

Subcategory

Food Marine

Platform Support

Apple Google Twitter Facebook

Has Skin Tones

No

Platform Renderings

Unicode standard sample

Unicode

SQUID emoji in Apple's design style - Unicode 1F991

Apple Style

SQUID emoji in Google's design style - Unicode 1F991

Google Style

SQUID emoji in Twitter's design style - Unicode 1F991

Twitter Style

SQUID emoji in Facebook's design style - Unicode 1F991

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 🦑

Frequently Asked Questions