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🦴 Bone Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Classic cartoon bone shape — two knobs connected by a shaft. Dogs go crazy for it, pirates put it on their flags, and medical students study 206 of them. In emoji-land, it pairs naturally with 🐕 for dog treats or 💀 for spooky skeleton content.
When to Use
Use for skeleton themes, bones, or dog treats.
Example Usage
- “Dry humor, bone dry 🦴”
- “Throw the dog a bone 🦴”
- “Skeleton crew 🦴”
Popular Combinations
🦴🐕
Dog bone
🦴💀
Skeleton
🦴🥛
Strong bones
How Bone 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🦴 mean in a text message?▼
Classic cartoon bone shape — two knobs connected by a shaft. Dogs go crazy for it, pirates put it on their flags, and medical students study 206 of them. In emoji-land, it pairs naturally with 🐕 for dog treats or 💀 for spooky skeleton content. Use for skeleton themes, bones, or dog treats. 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 Bone 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 Bone emoji is encoded as U+1f9b4 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🦴 and in CSS content: "\1f9b4". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🦴?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:bone:` to insert the Bone emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🦴 a newer emoji?▼
The Bone emoji was added in Unicode 11.0. It has broad support on modern devices but may not render on older phones or operating systems.
Unicode
U+1f9b4
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 11.0
Shortcodes
:bone:Keywords
skeleton
When to Use 🦴 Bone
Use for skeleton themes, bones, or dog treats.
- •Send 🦴 when you want to express or reference "bone" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🦴 in conversations about skeleton to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🦴 Bone on social media posts, stories, or comments related to bone
- •Add 🦴 to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to bone
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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