peacock Emoji
๐ฆ ยท U+1F99A ยท Emoji 11.0
What does the peacock emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Literally, the ๐ฆ emoji represents a peacock, a large, colorful bird known for its distinctive call and elaborate plumage, whereas figuratively, it symbolizes pride, vanity, or showing off, and in slang, it can also imply someone is being extra or flamboyant, often in a humorous or ironic way, such as when someone is boasting about an accomplishment or trying too hard to impress others, and it can also represent something or someone that is flashy or attention-seeking, like a fashion statement or a dramatic performance. This emoji is often used to convey a sense of confidence or swagger. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used. In some cases, it may simply represent the bird itself, such as in discussions about wildlife or nature.
How the peacock emoji is used
In texting and social media captions, the ๐ฆ emoji is frequently used to add a lighthearted or playful touch to a message, often to express admiration for someone's confidence or to tease them about being showy, and its tone can range from genuine praise to sarcastic mockery, depending on the relationship between the sender and recipient, and it is particularly popular among younger generations and on visually-oriented platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where users often use it to comment on videos or posts that feature bold fashion choices or impressive performances. The emoji's usage can also vary across different cultural contexts, with some using it to express pride or celebration, while others use it to convey irony or humor. On some platforms, the ๐ฆ emoji is more likely to be used in a joking or teasing manner, while on others, it may be used more sincerely.
peacock emoji examples
- just saw the most stunning peacock at the zoo ๐ฆ
- you're really rocking that outfit tonight, looking like a total ๐ฆ
How to copy the peacock emoji
To use the peacock 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+1F99A), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
peacock emoji on different platforms
How the peacock emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



peacock Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฆ |
| Name | peacock |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Codepoints | U+1F99A |
| Shortcode | :peacock: |
| Emoji version | 11.0 |
| Unicode version | 11.0 |
peacock Emoji FAQ
Literally, the ๐ฆ emoji represents a peacock, a large, colorful bird known for its distinctive call and elaborate plumage, whereas figuratively, it symbolizes pride, vanity, or showing off, and in slang, it can also imply someone is being extra or flamboyant, often in a humorous or ironic way, such as when someone is boasting about an accomplishment or trying too hard to impress others, and it can also represent something or someone that is flashy or attention-seeking, like a fashion statement or a dramatic performance. This emoji is often used to convey a sense of confidence or swagger.
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+1F99A, introduced in Emoji version 11.0 (Unicode 11.0). Its shortcode is :peacock:.
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