☠️ Skull and Crossbones Emoji — Official Name
Danger! Poison or pirate vibes
About the Name
Skull and Crossbones: Danger! Poison or pirate vibes. Often used in contexts related to skull, danger, poison.
The official Unicode name for ☠️ is "Skull and Crossbones". This name is standardised by the Unicode Consortium and is consistent across all platforms. The shortcode :skull_crossbones: is the common alias used in Slack, GitHub, and Discord.
Examples
- "Just finished my workout! ☠️" — showing accomplishment
- "This is skull ☠️" — expressing danger! poison or pirate vibes
- Pair with other emojis to enhance meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ☠️ Skull and Crossbones Emoji mean?
Skull and Crossbones: Danger! Poison or pirate vibes. Often used in contexts related to skull, danger, poison.
What is the Unicode for ☠️?
The Unicode code point for Skull and Crossbones Emoji is U+2620 FE0F. It was added in Unicode version 1.1.
What is the shortcode for ☠️ Skull and Crossbones Emoji?
The shortcode for Skull and Crossbones Emoji is :skull_crossbones:. You can use this in platforms like Slack, GitHub, and Discord.
How do I copy and paste ☠️?
Click the "Copy" button on this page to instantly copy ☠️ Skull and Crossbones Emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere — texts, emails, social media, or documents.
What category is the ☠️ emoji in?
The Skull and Crossbones Emoji (☠️) belongs to the "Smileys & Emotion" emoji category, specifically the "face-negative" subcategory.
Does ☠️ look different on iPhone vs Android?
Yes — Skull and Crossbones Emoji can look slightly different across platforms. Apple, Google, Samsung, Twitter, and Facebook each design their own emoji sets, so the visual style may vary while the meaning remains the same.