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Skull and Crossbones Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+2620 U+FE0F 2620-FE0F |
Emoji Name | skull and crossbones |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 1.0August 2015 |
Category | |
Keywords | skull and crossbonespoisondangerdeathpirate |
☠️ Meaning and Explanation
The ☠️ emoji depicts a human skull with two long bones crossed underneath it, a classic symbol of danger, poison, death, and piracy.
This emoji evokes a strong sense of warning, threat, or mortality. It is commonly used to indicate hazardous substances, a fatal outcome, or a rebellious, pirate-like attitude.
It is a universally recognized symbol for toxicity and peril, often seen on warning labels or flags.
☠️ How to Use
This emoji is commonly used when referring to:
- Danger and Warning: To signify something is poisonous, toxic, or extremely dangerous.
- Death and Mortality: In contexts related to death, mortality, or a fatal situation.
- Piracy and Rebellion: To represent pirates, rebellious attitudes, or a defiant spirit.
- Extreme Dislike or Failure: To express strong disapproval or that something is a complete failure.
☠️ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Global | Danger, poison, death, piracy | Universally recognized as a warning symbol for hazardous materials and a symbol of pirates. |
| Halloween/Gothic Culture | Spooky, macabre, rebellion | Popular during Halloween and in subcultures that embrace dark or rebellious themes. |
| Figurative Use | Extreme failure, strong disapproval | Can be used informally to express that something is terrible or a complete disaster. |