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What Does the 🦀 crab Emoji Mean?

Eine leuchtend rote oder orangefarbene Krabbe von oben dargestellt, mit zwei großen erhobenen Vorderscheren. Steht für Meeresfrüchte, den Ozean, das Sternzeichen Krebs und manchmal für seitliche oder ausweichende Bewegungen.

At a Glance

Name🦀 crab
Unicode CodepointU+1F980
CategoryFood & Drink
IntroducedUnicode 8.0 · iOS 9.1+
Also Known Ascrab

Last updated: September 2026

Category
Food & Drink
Unicode & iOS Version
Unicode 8.0
iOS 9.1+
Also Known As
crab

crab on Different Platforms

This emoji may look different across platforms. Here is how crab emoji appears on popular platforms:

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crab emoji on AppleApple
crab emoji on GoogleGooglePNG
crab emoji on SamsungSamsung
crab emoji on WhatsAppWhatsApp
crab emoji on Twitter / XTwitter / XPNG
crab emoji on OpenMojiOpenMojiPNG
crab emoji on MicrosoftMicrosoft

About crab Emoji

Usage: Wird bei Gesprächen über Meeresfrüchte-Mahlzeiten, Strandausflüge oder Astrologie eingesetzt. Auch humorvoll genutzt, um jemanden als mürrisch oder als jemanden zu bezeichnen, der einem Thema ausweicht.

Als Teil von Unicode 8.0 im Jahr 2015 hinzugefügt.

What Does the 🦀 crab Emoji Mean?

The 🦀 emoji is part of the Food & Drink category. It is commonly used in digital communication to visually represent crab.

First introduced in Unicode 8.0, this emoji has become a staple in everyday messaging across platforms including iOS, Android, WhatsApp, and social media.

You may also find this emoji by searching for its alternative names: crab.

Word Associations

People often pair the 🦀 crab emoji with these words and ideas:

crab

crab Emoji in Other Languages

How to say the 🦀 crab emoji name around the world:

English🦀crab
Español🦀cangrejo
Français🦀crabe
Deutsch🦀Krabbe
日本語🦀カニ
中文🦀螃蟹
हिन्दी🦀केकड़ा
العربية🦀سرطان البحر

Emoji names are based on the Unicode CLDR short names for each language.

Platform Support

This emoji is supported on iOS 9.1+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major social media platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, and TikTok.

How to Copy 🦀

Simply click the "Copy" button above to copy 🦀 crab emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents. Works on all devices and platforms!

Technical Details

Use these code snippets to add the 🦀 crab emoji in your projects:

Unicode
U+1F980
HTML Entity
🦀
HTML Hex
🦀
CSS
content: '\1F980';
JavaScript / TypeScript
"\u{1F980}"
Python
"\U0001F980"
Java / Kotlin
"\uD83E\uDD80"
C# / .NET
"\uD83E\uDD80"
PHP
"\u{1F980}"
Ruby
"\u{1F980}"

Use these codes to insert the crab emoji in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Perfect for web developers and designers.

🦀 crab Emoji in Real Chats

Here's how people use the 🦀 crab emoji in everyday messages, captions and comments:

  • “crab? Say less 🦀”: a quick reaction that works in any DM or group chat.
  • “This is such a Food & Drink moment 🦀”: perfect for texts, Stories and captions.
  • “🦀🦀🦀”: stack the crab emoji for extra emphasis and vibes.

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🦀 Usage Examples

Here are some practical ways to use the 🦀 crab emoji in your messages:

  • "Just finished my workout! 🦀" - expressing emotion
  • "Looking forward to the weekend 🦀" - showing excitement
  • "That was amazing 🦀" - reacting to content

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 🦀 crab emoji mean?

The 🦀 crab emoji is commonly used to express . It belongs to the Food & Drink category and can be used in various digital communications across WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Discord, and other platforms.

How do I copy the 🦀 emoji?

To copy the 🦀 crab emoji, simply click the 'Copy' button above. The emoji will be copied to your clipboard and you can paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents.

What platforms support the crab emoji?

The 🦀 crab emoji is supported on iOS 9.1+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat. It was introduced in Unicode 8.0.

What are alternative names for 🦀?

The 🦀 emoji is also known as: crab. These alternative names can help you find this emoji when searching.

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