egg Emoji

๐Ÿฅš ยท U+1F95A ยท Emoji 3.0

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What does the egg emoji mean?

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

When discussing morning meals or cracking jokes about something being fragile, users reach for the ๐Ÿฅš emoji, which represents an egg, a staple food item often associated with breakfast, and can also be used figuratively to convey delicacy or vulnerability, as well as in slang expressions to refer to someone who is acting foolishly or being overly sensitive, with the phrase "egg on" also implying to encourage or provoke someone. The ๐Ÿฅš emoji can also symbolize new life, birth, or renewal in various cultural contexts. In a broader sense, the ๐Ÿฅš emoji is a visual representation of a simple yet essential food item that can be used in a wide range of expressions and idioms. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used, making it a versatile and widely applicable emoji.

How the egg emoji is used

The ๐Ÿฅš emoji is frequently used in social media captions and text messages to add a touch of humor or whimsy to conversations about food, particularly breakfast or brunch plans, and its tone can range from playful to sarcastic, depending on the user's intent and the platform's culture, with younger generations and TikTok users often employing it in a more ironic or humorous way, while older users may use it more literally to represent a food item. The ๐Ÿฅš emoji can also be used to add a visual element to recipes or cooking instructions, making it a popular choice among food bloggers and enthusiasts. Additionally, the ๐Ÿฅš emoji can be used to convey a sense of fragility or vulnerability, making it a useful tool for expressing emotions or empathy in online conversations. Its usage can vary across different platforms and communities, reflecting the diverse ways in which people communicate and express themselves online.

egg emoji examples

How to copy the egg emoji

To use the egg 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+1F95A), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

breakfastfood

egg emoji on different platforms

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

๐Ÿฅš
Your device
Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

egg Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿฅš
Nameegg
CategoryFood & Drink
CodepointsU+1F95A
Shortcode:egg:
Emoji version3.0
Unicode version3.0
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egg Emoji FAQ

What does the egg emoji mean?

When discussing morning meals or cracking jokes about something being fragile, users reach for the ๐Ÿฅš emoji, which represents an egg, a staple food item often associated with breakfast, and can also be used figuratively to convey delicacy or vulnerability, as well as in slang expressions to refer to someone who is acting foolishly or being overly sensitive, with the phrase "egg on" also implying to encourage or provoke someone. The ๐Ÿฅš emoji can also symbolize new life, birth, or renewal in various cultural contexts.

How do I copy and paste the egg emoji?

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

What is the egg emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F95A, introduced in Emoji version 3.0 (Unicode 3.0). Its shortcode is :egg:.

What are other names for the egg emoji?

People also search for the egg emoji as breakfast, food.

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