teapot Emoji
๐ซ ยท U+1FAD6 ยท Emoji 13.0
What does the teapot emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Literally, ๐ซ represents a teapot, a kitchen vessel used for brewing tea, but figuratively and in slang, it symbolizes a gossip or someone who spreads rumors, as in "spilling the tea", a phrase popularized in online communities and social media. This dual meaning allows the emoji to convey both a literal and metaphorical sense of sharing or pouring out information. In online contexts, ๐ซ is often used to hint at juicy gossip or to invite someone to share secrets. Its meaning can vary depending on the cultural and social context in which it is used.
How the teapot emoji is used
In texting and social media captions, ๐ซ is frequently used to add a touch of whimsy or humor to conversations about gossip or rumors, with a tone that can range from playful to sarcastic. On platforms like TikTok and Twitter, the emoji is often used in comments and hashtags related to celebrity news, reality TV, or trending topics, where users can share their thoughts and reactions in a more casual and expressive way. The use of ๐ซ can also differ across generations and platforms, with younger users and those on TikTok and Twitter more likely to use it in a humorous or ironic way. Overall, the tone and intent behind ๐ซ can vary greatly depending on the conversation and the audience.
teapot emoji examples
- just got the tea on the latest celebrity scandal ๐ซ
- spill the tea, what's going on with you and your ex ๐ซ
How to copy the teapot emoji
To use the teapot 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+1FAD6), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
teapot emoji on different platforms
How the teapot emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



teapot Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ซ |
| Name | teapot |
| Category | Food & Drink |
| Codepoints | U+1FAD6 |
| Shortcode | :teapot: |
| Emoji version | 13.0 |
| Unicode version | 13.0 |
teapot Emoji FAQ
Literally, ๐ซ represents a teapot, a kitchen vessel used for brewing tea, but figuratively and in slang, it symbolizes a gossip or someone who spreads rumors, as in "spilling the tea", a phrase popularized in online communities and social media. This dual meaning allows the emoji to convey both a literal and metaphorical sense of sharing or pouring out information.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ซ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1FAD6, introduced in Emoji version 13.0 (Unicode 13.0). Its shortcode is :teapot:.
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