doughnut Emoji
๐ฉ ยท U+1F369 ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the doughnut emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Sweetness and indulgence are conveyed by the ๐ฉ emoji, which literally represents a doughnut, a sweet fried ring-shaped cake typically topped with glaze or sugar. Figuratively, it can express a craving for something sweet or a guilty pleasure, while in slang, it is sometimes used to refer to a person's body shape or to express being tired or lazy. The ๐ฉ emoji is also used to symbolize satisfaction or contentment, often in relation to food or a pleasant experience. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used, but it is often associated with positive emotions.
How the doughnut emoji is used
In texting and social media captions, the ๐ฉ emoji is frequently used to express a desire for sweets or to describe a delicious treat, often with a playful or humorous tone. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, it is commonly used in comments to react to food-related posts or to express excitement about a favorite dessert. The tone of the ๐ฉ emoji can differ across generations and platforms, with younger users often using it in a more ironic or sarcastic way, while older users may employ it in a more literal or enthusiastic manner. Its usage can also vary depending on the cultural context and personal preferences of the user.
doughnut emoji examples
- just ate a whole box of ๐ฉ and i regret nothing
- who's up for ๐ฉ and coffee this morning
How to copy the doughnut emoji
To use the doughnut 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+1F369), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
doughnut emoji on different platforms
How the doughnut emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



doughnut Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฉ |
| Name | doughnut |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Codepoints | U+1F369 |
| Shortcode | :doughnut: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
doughnut Emoji FAQ
Sweetness and indulgence are conveyed by the ๐ฉ emoji, which literally represents a doughnut, a sweet fried ring-shaped cake typically topped with glaze or sugar. Figuratively, it can express a craving for something sweet or a guilty pleasure, while in slang, it is sometimes used to refer to a person's body shape or to express being tired or lazy.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฉ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F369, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :doughnut:.
People also search for the doughnut emoji as breakfast, dessert, donut, food, sweet.