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👽 Alien Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Spot this classic grey alien face with large black eyes, representing extraterrestrial life, sci-fi, or feeling like an outsider.
When to Use
Use for alien and space themes, sci-fi content, or expressing feeling different or out of place.
Example Usage
- “I come in peace 👽”
- “Feeling alien today 👽”
- “Out of this world 👽”
Popular Combinations
👽🛸
UFO arrival
👽🌍
Alien visiting Earth
👽👋
Alien greeting
How Alien looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Did You Know?
The 👽 alien emoji's design is based on the "Grey alien" archetype popularized by the 1947 Roswell incident and later sci-fi media.
Related Emojis
Platform Comparison
This emoji may look different depending on your device:
Samsung
Samsung's older versions used a completely unique alien design with a different head shape and expression compared to the standard grey alien used by Apple and Google.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 👽 mean in a text message?▼
Spot this classic grey alien face with large black eyes, representing extraterrestrial life, sci-fi, or feeling like an outsider. Use for alien and space themes, sci-fi content, or expressing feeling different or out of place. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 👽?▼
You can use the Alien emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 👽 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Alien emoji is encoded as U+1f47d in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 👽 and in CSS content: "\1f47d". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 👽?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:alien:` to insert the Alien emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f47d
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:alien:Keywords
UFOpaulweirdouterspace
When to Use 👽 Alien
Use for alien and space themes, sci-fi content, or expressing feeling different or out of place.
- •Send 👽 when you want to express or reference "alien" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 👽 in conversations about UFO or paul to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 👽 Alien on social media posts, stories, or comments related to alien
- •Combine 👽 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about UFO, paul, weird
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
Ctrl + ⌘ + SpacePeople Also Search For
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