crocodile Emoji

๐ŸŠ ยท U+1F40A ยท Emoji 1.0

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What does the crocodile emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

A large reptile, the ๐ŸŠ emoji represents a crocodile, often symbolizing danger, fierceness, or something perceived as menacing. Figuratively, it can be used to describe a person or situation that is aggressive or predatory. In slang, the ๐ŸŠ emoji may also be used to express that someone or something is cool or intimidating, similar to using the word "beast" to describe an impressive performance. This emoji is also used to add a touch of whimsy or playfulness to a message, depending on the context.

How the crocodile emoji is used

Texting and social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are common places to find the ๐ŸŠ emoji, where it is often used to add a lighthearted or humorous tone to a post or comment. The tone of the ๐ŸŠ emoji can vary greatly depending on the platform and audience, with younger generations tend to use it more ironically or jokingly. In captions, the ๐ŸŠ emoji can be used to convey a sense of adventure or excitement, particularly when paired with other outdoor or travel-related emojis. On platforms like Twitter, the ๐ŸŠ emoji may be used to express a more serious or ominous tone.

crocodile emoji examples

How to copy the crocodile emoji

To use the crocodile 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+1F40A), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

crocodile emoji on different platforms

How the crocodile emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

crocodile Emoji Details

Emoji๐ŸŠ
Namecrocodile
CategoryAnimals & Nature
CodepointsU+1F40A
Shortcode:crocodile:
Emoji version1.0
Unicode version1.0
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crocodile Emoji FAQ

What does the crocodile emoji mean?

A large reptile, the ๐ŸŠ emoji represents a crocodile, often symbolizing danger, fierceness, or something perceived as menacing. Figuratively, it can be used to describe a person or situation that is aggressive or predatory.

How do I copy and paste the crocodile emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ŸŠ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the crocodile emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F40A, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :crocodile:.

What are other names for the crocodile emoji?

People also search for the crocodile emoji as animal, zoo.

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