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🦤 Dodo Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The extinct dodo bird from Mauritius. Used for things that are outdated, gone forever, or hilariously oblivious.
When to Use
Use for obsolete tech, extinct things, or calling something clueless.
Example Usage
- “Dead as a dodo 🦤”
- “Gone the way of the dodo 🦤”
- “That idea is a dodo 🦤”
Popular Combinations
🦤💀
Extinct
🦤📱
Outdated tech
🦤👋
Gone forever
How Dodo 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?▼
The extinct dodo bird from Mauritius. Used for things that are outdated, gone forever, or hilariously oblivious. Use for obsolete tech, extinct things, or calling something clueless. 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 Dodo 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 `:dodo:` to insert the Dodo emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🦤 a newer emoji?▼
The Dodo emoji was added in Unicode 13.0, making it relatively new. If someone sees a blank square □ instead of this emoji, their device probably needs a software update.
Unicode
U+1f9a4
Category
Animals & Nature
Added
Unicode 13.0
Shortcodes
:dodo:Keywords
animalbird
When to Use 🦤 Dodo
Use for obsolete tech, extinct things, or calling something clueless.
- •Send 🦤 when you want to express or reference "dodo" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🦤 in conversations about animal or bird to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🦤 Dodo on social media posts, stories, or comments related to dodo
- •Combine 🦤 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about animal, bird
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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