🦑
squid
A squid, a cephalopod with a long body and tentacles
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F991
- Version Emoji 3
- Category animals & nature
- Subcategory marine life
Platform Meaning
A squid, a cephalopod with a long body and tentacles
Tags
animal
food
mollusk
Platform Meaning
- Apple： Depicts a squid with a reddish-pink body and prominent tentacles
- Google： Shows a squid with a purple hue and detailed suckers on tentacles
- Twitter： Illustrates a squid with a blue-gray body and curved tentacles
- Unicode： Squid
Detailed Introduction
The 🦑 emoji represents a squid, a marine cephalopod known for its elongated body, tentacles, and ability to squirt ink. It is often used in contexts related to marine life, seafood, oceanography, or underwater environments. It can convey fascination with sea creatures, reference to seafood dishes like calamari, or add a playful touch to discussions about the ocean. Additionally, it may be used metaphorically to describe something slippery or elusive, drawing on the squid's agile movements. The emoji is commonly paired with other sea-related emojis like 🌊, 🐠, or 🦞 to enhance aquatic themes.