pig Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F416 ยท Emoji 1.0
What does the pig emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A pig, the ๐ emoji represents a domestic or farm pig and is often used literally to refer to the animal, its meat, or products like pork or bacon. Figuratively, it can symbolize greed, gluttony, or filth, drawing on negative stereotypes associated with pigs. In slang, ๐ is sometimes used to express that someone is being pigheaded or stubborn. It may also be used to represent wealth or prosperity in certain cultural contexts, as pigs are considered lucky in some societies.
How the pig emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are common places to find the ๐ emoji, often used in a lighthearted or humorous way to add tone to a message or caption. The tone can vary significantly, from cute and playful to derogatory, depending on the context and intended meaning. On platforms like Twitter, the ๐ emoji might be used in a more metaphorical sense, such as in political commentary or when discussing social issues. Younger generations tend to use emojis more frequently and in more creative ways, including the ๐ emoji.
pig emoji examples
- just saw the cutest pig at the farm ๐
- you're being such a pig eating all the pizza ๐
How to copy the pig emoji
To use the pig 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+1F416), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
pig emoji on different platforms
How the pig emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



pig Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | pig |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Codepoints | U+1F416 |
| Shortcode | :pig: |
| Emoji version | 1.0 |
| Unicode version | 1.0 |
pig Emoji FAQ
A pig, the ๐ emoji represents a domestic or farm pig and is often used literally to refer to the animal, its meat, or products like pork or bacon. Figuratively, it can symbolize greed, gluttony, or filth, drawing on negative stereotypes associated with pigs.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F416, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :pig:.
People also search for the pig emoji as animal, bacon, farm, pork, sow.