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💤 Zzz Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Three floating Z's — the cartoon shorthand for sleep that everyone immediately understands. Used to say "I'm going to bed," "this is boring me to sleep," or "that person is out cold." Night owls use it ironically when they should be sleeping but aren't. Also perfect for expressing that a movie, meeting, or conversation was an absolute snoozefest.
When to Use
Use when sleepy, going to bed, or expressing something is boring.
Example Usage
- “Time for bed 💤”
- “So sleepy 💤”
- “That lecture was 💤”
Popular Combinations
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Going to sleep
💤😴
Fast asleep
💤📚
Boring reading
How Zzz 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 💤 mean in a text message?▼
Three floating Z's — the cartoon shorthand for sleep that everyone immediately understands. Used to say "I'm going to bed," "this is boring me to sleep," or "that person is out cold." Night owls use it ironically when they should be sleeping but aren't. Also perfect for expressing that a movie, meeting, or conversation was an absolute snoozefest. Use when sleepy, going to bed, or expressing something is boring. 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 Zzz 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 Zzz emoji is encoded as U+1f4a4 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 💤 and in CSS content: "\1f4a4". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 💤?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:zzz:` to insert the Zzz emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f4a4
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:zzz:Keywords
sleepytireddream
When to Use 💤 Zzz
Use when sleepy, going to bed, or expressing something is boring.
- •Send 💤 when you want to express or reference "zzz" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 💤 in conversations about sleepy or tired to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 💤 Zzz on social media posts, stories, or comments related to zzz
- •Combine 💤 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about sleepy, tired, dream
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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