peacock Emoji

๐Ÿฆš ยท U+1F99A ยท Emoji 11.0

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What does the peacock emoji mean?

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

Literally, the ๐Ÿฆš 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 ๐Ÿฆš 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 ๐Ÿฆš 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

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

animalbirdcolorfulornithologyostentatiouspeahenprettyproudpeacock emojicolorful emoji

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.

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

peacock Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿฆš
Namepeacock
CategoryAnimals & Nature
CodepointsU+1F99A
Shortcode:peacock:
Emoji version11.0
Unicode version11.0
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peacock Emoji FAQ

What does the peacock emoji mean?

Literally, the ๐Ÿฆš 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.

How do I copy and paste the peacock emoji?

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

What is the peacock emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F99A, introduced in Emoji version 11.0 (Unicode 11.0). Its shortcode is :peacock:.

What are other names for the peacock emoji?

People also search for the peacock emoji as animal, bird, colorful, ornithology, ostentatious.

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