Skull and crossbones ☠️

Quick answer

☠️ Skull and crossbones is an emoji in the Smileys & emotion category, under “Negative”. People also find it by searching bone, crossbones, dead, death, face, monster.

Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.

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Key facts

Subgroup
Negative
Unicode
U+2620 U+FE0F
Emoji version
Emoji 1.0
Year added
2015
Shortcode
:skull_and_crossbones:

Skull and crossbones ☠️: Meaning

☠️ Skull and crossbones is an emoji in the Smileys & emotion category, under “Negative”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

People also find it by searching bone, crossbones, dead, death, face, monster.

How to use ☠️ Skull and crossbones

Negative faces show anger, frustration, or mischief. Many people use them jokingly between friends.

Example messages

  • My train got cancelled again ☠️
  • Who ate my lunch from the fridge ☠️

Codes for developers

Copy emoji☠️
UnicodeU+2620 U+FE0F
HTML (hex)☠️
HTML (decimal)☠️
CSS\2620 \FE0F
JavaScript\u{2620}\u{FE0F}
JavaScript (UTF-16)\u2620\uFE0F
Python\U00002620\U0000FE0F
URL%E2%98%A0%EF%B8%8F
GitHub:skull_and_crossbones:
Slack / Discord:skull_and_crossbones:

Technical details

Type
Single character with emoji presentation selector
Code points
2
UTF-16
2
UTF-8
6 bytes
☠U+2620Skull and crossbones
·U+FE0FVariation selector-16 (emoji style)

History and device support

☠️ was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Emoji 1.0 (2015) brought the five skin tone modifiers and new faces such as the upside-down face.

It is supported on practically every phone, tablet, and computer in use today, including iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.

How to type it

  • WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “skull and crossbones”.
  • MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “skull and crossbones”.
  • iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “skull and crossbones”.

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Questions and answers

What does the ☠️ Skull and crossbones emoji mean?

☠️ Skull and crossbones is an emoji in the Smileys & emotion category, under “Negative”. People also find it by searching bone, crossbones, dead, death, face, monster.

How do I copy and paste the Skull and crossbones emoji?

Tap or click the large ☠️ at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.

How do I type the Skull and crossbones emoji on a computer?

Press Windows + . (period) and search “skull and crossbones”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “skull and crossbones”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “skull and crossbones”.

When was the Skull and crossbones emoji added?

The Skull and crossbones emoji was added with Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

What is the Unicode for ☠️?

The Skull and crossbones emoji is U+2620 U+FE0F in Unicode. In HTML, write ☠️.

Which category is the Skull and crossbones emoji in?

☠️ Skull and crossbones is in the Smileys & emotion category, in the “Negative” subgroup, together with 7 other emojis.

Which emojis are similar to ☠️?

Emojis similar to ☠️ Skull and crossbones include 😤 Face with steam from nose, 😡 Enraged face, 😠 Angry face, 🤬 Face with symbols on mouth.

What is the Skull and crossbones emoji called in other languages?

In other languages it is called Calavera y huesos cruzados (Español), Tête de mort (Français), Totenkopf mit gekreuzten Knochen (Deutsch), खतरे या मौत का निशान (हिन्दी), جمجمة بعظمتين متصالبتين (العربية), ドクロと骨 (日本語).

How many characters is the ☠️ emoji?

☠️ is made of 2 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 2 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 6 bytes in UTF-8.

What is the official name of ☠️?

Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “skull and crossbones”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.

What words are associated with ☠️?

Its official keywords are bone, crossbones, dead, death, face, monster, skull. Typing any of them in an emoji keyboard search usually finds ☠️.

Can I use ☠️ on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?

Yes. ☠️ is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.

What is the difference between 💀 and ☠️?

💀 is used online to mean “I’m dead (laughing)”. ☠️ is more often a warning for danger, poison, or pirates.

Does ☠️ look the same on every phone?

No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.

What is the shortcode for Skull and crossbones?

In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :skull_and_crossbones: to insert ☠️.

Does ☠️ work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 1.0 (2015), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.

Can I download the Skull and crossbones emoji as PNG or SVG?

Yes. Use the download box on this page to save ☠️ in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.

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