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🐙 Octopus Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Think of a red octopus with tentacles, representing the ocean, intelligence, and being able to multitask.
When to Use
Use for ocean content, multitasking (8 arms!), or expressing intelligence.
Example Usage
- “Multitasking mode 🐙”
- “Ocean life 🐙”
- “Eight arms, still not enough 🐙”
Popular Combinations
🐙🌊
Ocean creature
🐙💼
Multitasking at work
🐙🧠
Smart octopus
How Octopus 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 🐙 octopus emoji looks wildly different across platforms — Samsung's version was famously bright red with a cartoon smile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🐙 mean in a text message?▼
Think of a red octopus with tentacles, representing the ocean, intelligence, and being able to multitask. Use for ocean content, multitasking (8 arms!), or expressing intelligence. 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 Octopus 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 `:octopus:` to insert the Octopus emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f419
Category
Animals & Nature
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:octopus:Keywords
animalcreatureoceanseanaturebeach
When to Use 🐙 Octopus
Use for ocean content, multitasking (8 arms!), or expressing intelligence.
- •Send 🐙 when you want to express or reference "octopus" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🐙 in conversations about animal or creature to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🐙 Octopus on social media posts, stories, or comments related to octopus
- •Combine 🐙 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about animal, creature, ocean
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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