bat Emoji
๐ฆ ยท U+1F987 ยท Emoji 3.0
What does the bat emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Bats are often associated with Halloween and spooky themes, symbolizing darkness, fear, or the supernatural, and are frequently used to represent these concepts in a figurative sense, while the literal definition of the ๐ฆ emoji refers to the flying mammal that uses echolocation to navigate and find prey, and can also be used to represent the animal itself in a more literal or scientific context, such as in discussions about wildlife or conservation, and in some cases, the ๐ฆ emoji is used in slang to describe someone who is perceived as mysterious or intimidating, or to express a fascination with the darker aspects of life.
How the bat emoji is used
The tone of the ๐ฆ emoji can vary greatly depending on the context in which it is used, ranging from playful and humorous to dark and ominous, and is often used in texting and social media captions to add a touch of spookiness or whimsy, particularly around Halloween or in discussions about horror movies or dark fantasy, and its use can also differ across platforms, with younger generations and fans of goth or emo culture often using the ๐ฆ emoji to express their interests or affiliations, while older generations may use it more literally to discuss the animal itself.
bat emoji examples
- just saw a bat flying outside my window ๐ฆ
- who's ready for a spooky halloween party ๐ฆ
How to copy the bat emoji
To use the bat emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F987), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
More about bat
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bat emoji on different platforms
How the bat emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



bat Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฆ |
| Name | bat |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Codepoints | U+1F987 |
| Shortcode | :bat: |
| Emoji version | 3.0 |
| Unicode version | 3.0 |
bat Emoji FAQ
Bats are often associated with Halloween and spooky themes, symbolizing darkness, fear, or the supernatural, and are frequently used to represent these concepts in a figurative sense, while the literal definition of the ๐ฆ emoji refers to the flying mammal that uses echolocation to navigate and find prey, and can also be used to represent the animal itself in a more literal or scientific context, such as in discussions about wildlife or conservation, and in some cases, the ๐ฆ emoji is used in slang to describe someone who is perceived as mysterious or intimidating, or to express a fascination with the darker aspects of life.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฆ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F987, introduced in Emoji version 3.0 (Unicode 3.0). Its shortcode is :bat:.
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