🦀 Crab Emoji Symbol
A sideways walking crab
Symbol Description
Crab: A sideways walking crab. Often used in contexts related to crab, pinch, sideways.
The Crab Emoji has Unicode code point U+1F980. Its HTML entity is 🦀 and its CSS content value uses the same codepoint. This emoji was introduced in Unicode 8.0 and is supported on all modern operating systems and browsers.
Technical Details
U+1F980 :crab: Examples
- "Just finished my workout! 🦀" — showing accomplishment
- "This is crab 🦀" — expressing a sideways walking crab
- Pair with other emojis to enhance meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦀 Crab Emoji mean?
Crab: A sideways walking crab. Often used in contexts related to crab, pinch, sideways.
What is the Unicode for 🦀?
The Unicode code point for Crab Emoji is U+1F980. It was added in Unicode version 8.0.
What is the shortcode for 🦀 Crab Emoji?
The shortcode for Crab Emoji is :crab:. 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 🦀 Crab Emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere — texts, emails, social media, or documents.
What category is the 🦀 emoji in?
The Crab Emoji (🦀) belongs to the "Animals & Nature" emoji category, specifically the "animal-marine" subcategory.
Does 🦀 look different on iPhone vs Android?
Yes — Crab 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.