socks Emoji

🧦 · U+1F9E6 · Emoji 5.0

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What does the socks emoji mean?

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

When getting dressed or talking about clothing, people reach for the 🧦 emoji to represent socks, which are defined as a type of footwear that covers the foot and lower leg, typically made of fabric or textile materials. This emoji can also be used figuratively to express that someone has lost something, as in "lost their socks", or to refer to a sock puppet, a type of handmade toy. In slang, the 🧦 emoji can be used to convey that someone is being lazy or staying at home, often paired with other emojis like 👖 or 🛋️. The 🧦 emoji is often used in a literal sense, but its figurative and slang uses add a layer of depth to its meaning.

How the socks emoji is used

The tone of the 🧦 emoji is generally casual and playful, making it a popular choice for texting and social media captions, particularly among younger generations. On platforms like TikTok, the 🧦 emoji is often used in comments to express amusement or sarcasm, while on Instagram, it's commonly used in captions to add a touch of humor or whimsy to outfit posts. The 🧦 emoji is also used in online forums and discussions about fashion, footwear, or DIY crafts, where it serves as a visual shorthand for the topic at hand. Its usage can vary across different platforms and communities, but overall, it's a lighthearted and versatile emoji.

socks emoji examples

How to copy the socks emoji

To use the socks 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+1F9E6), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

stockingsocks emoji

socks emoji on different platforms

How the socks 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

socks Emoji Details

Emoji🧦
Namesocks
CategoryObjects
CodepointsU+1F9E6
Shortcode:socks:
Emoji version5.0
Unicode version5.0
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socks Emoji FAQ

What does the socks emoji mean?

When getting dressed or talking about clothing, people reach for the 🧦 emoji to represent socks, which are defined as a type of footwear that covers the foot and lower leg, typically made of fabric or textile materials. This emoji can also be used figuratively to express that someone has lost something, as in "lost their socks", or to refer to a sock puppet, a type of handmade toy.

How do I copy and paste the socks emoji?

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

What is the socks emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F9E6, introduced in Emoji version 5.0 (Unicode 5.0). Its shortcode is :socks:.

What are other names for the socks emoji?

People also search for the socks emoji as stocking.

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