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🐛 Bug Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Spot this generic bug/insect, representing software bugs, nature, or creepy crawlies.
When to Use
Use for bug reports, insect content, or expressing something bugging you.
Example Usage
- “Found a bug 🐛”
- “Bug report 🐛”
- “Something's bugging me 🐛”
Popular Combinations
🐛💻
Software bug
🐛🦋
Caterpillar to butterfly
🐛🔍
Bug hunting
How Bug 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?▼
Spot this generic bug/insect, representing software bugs, nature, or creepy crawlies. Use for bug reports, insect content, or expressing something bugging you. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Is 🐛 used as slang or with hidden meanings?▼
Some animal and nature emoji have picked up slang meanings on social media. For example, 🐍 can mean "sneaky person" and 🍑 has well-known double meanings. The Bug emoji is primarily used for its literal meaning, but always consider context.
When was 🐛 added to the emoji standard?▼
Animal and nature emoji have been added across many Unicode versions. New animals are proposed to the Unicode Consortium each year, and each must go through a formal review process before being approved. Check the "Added" field above for the specific Unicode version.
What is the shortcode for 🐛?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:bug:` to insert the Bug emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f41b
Category
Animals & Nature
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:bug:Keywords
animalinsectnatureworm
When to Use 🐛 Bug
Use for bug reports, insect content, or expressing something bugging you.
- •Send 🐛 when you want to express or reference "bug" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🐛 in conversations about animal or insect to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🐛 Bug on social media posts, stories, or comments related to bug
- •Combine 🐛 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about animal, insect, nature
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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