pig Emoji

๐Ÿ– ยท U+1F416 ยท Emoji 1.0

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What does the pig emoji mean?

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

A pig, the ๐Ÿ– 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, ๐Ÿ– 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 ๐Ÿ– 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 ๐Ÿ– 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 ๐Ÿ– emoji.

pig emoji examples

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

animalbaconfarmporksowpig emoji

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.

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

pig Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿ–
Namepig
CategoryAnimals & Nature
CodepointsU+1F416
Shortcode:pig:
Emoji version1.0
Unicode version1.0
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pig Emoji FAQ

What does the pig emoji mean?

A pig, the ๐Ÿ– 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.

How do I copy and paste the pig emoji?

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

What is the pig emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F416, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :pig:.

What are other names for the pig emoji?

People also search for the pig emoji as animal, bacon, farm, pork, sow.

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