Skull 💀
Quick answer
A skull, a symbol of death. Online it means “I’m dead”: something was so funny, embarrassing, or shocking that you could not handle it.
Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.
Key facts
- Category
- Smileys & emotion
- Subgroup
- Negative
- Unicode
- U+1F480
- Emoji version
- Emoji 0.6
- Year added
- 2010
- Shortcode
:skull:
Skull 💀: Meaning
A skull, a symbol of death.
Online it means “I’m dead”: something was so funny, embarrassing, or shocking that you could not handle it.
💀 Skull is an emoji in the Smileys & emotion category, under “Negative”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.
People also find it by searching body, dead, death, face, fairy, fairytale.
Combos
How to use 💀 Skull
Negative faces show anger, frustration, or mischief. Many people use them jokingly between friends.
Example messages
- My train got cancelled again 💀
- Who ate my lunch from the fridge 💀
💀 compared with similar emojis
| 💀 | Skull Online it means “I’m dead”: something was so funny, embarrassing, or shocking that you could not handle it. |
| 😤 | Face with steam from nose Determination or triumph more often than anger: “let’s go”. |
| 😡 | Enraged face Strong anger, sometimes used jokingly. |
| 😠 | Angry face Annoyance or anger, milder than 😡. |
| 🤬 | Face with symbols on mouth Rage or cursing without typing the words. |
Codes for developers
| Copy emoji | 💀 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+1F480 | |
| HTML (hex) | 💀 | |
| HTML (decimal) | 💀 | |
| CSS | \1F480 | |
| JavaScript | \u{1F480} | |
| JavaScript (UTF-16) | \uD83D\uDC80 | |
| Python | \U0001F480 | |
| URL | %F0%9F%92%80 | |
| GitHub | :skull: | |
| Slack / Discord | :skull: |
Technical details
- Type
- Single character
- Code points
- 1
- UTF-16
- 2
- UTF-8
- 4 bytes
| 💀 | U+1F480 | Skull |
History and device support
💀 was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original set from Japanese mobile carriers, added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It includes the classic faces, hearts, weather, food, and objects that made emoji popular.
It is supported on practically every phone, tablet, and computer in use today, including iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.
How to type it
- WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “skull”.
- MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “skull”.
- iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “skull”.
Also searched as
Related keywords
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Name in other languages
- EnglishSkull
- EspañolCalavera
- PortuguêsCaveira
- FrançaisCrâne
- DeutschTotenkopf
- ItalianoTeschio
- NederlandsSchedel
- РусскийЧереп
- УкраїнськаЧереп
- PolskiCzaszka
- TürkçeKafatası
- العربيةجمجمة
- فارسیجمجمه
- اردوکھوپڑی
- עבריתגולגולת
- हिन्दीखोपड़ी
- বাংলাখুলি
- தமிழ்மண்டை ஓடு
- తెలుగుపుర్రె
- मराठीकवटी
- Bahasa IndonesiaTengkorak
- Bahasa MelayuTengkorak
- Tiếng ViệtĐầu lâu
- ไทยหัวกระโหลก
- FilipinoBungo
- 日本語ドクロ
- 한국어해골
- 简体中文头骨
- 繁體中文骷髏頭
- KiswahiliFuvu
Questions and answers
What does the 💀 Skull emoji mean?
A skull, a symbol of death. Online it means “I’m dead”: something was so funny, embarrassing, or shocking that you could not handle it.
How do I copy and paste the Skull emoji?
Tap or click the large 💀 at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.
How do I type the Skull emoji on a computer?
Press Windows + . (period) and search “skull”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “skull”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “skull”.
When was the Skull emoji added?
The Skull emoji was added with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.
What is the Unicode for 💀?
The Skull emoji is U+1F480 in Unicode. In HTML, write 💀.
Which category is the Skull emoji in?
💀 Skull is in the Smileys & emotion category, in the “Negative” subgroup, together with 7 other emojis.
Which emojis are similar to 💀?
Emojis similar to 💀 Skull include 😤 Face with steam from nose, 😡 Enraged face, 😠 Angry face, 🤬 Face with symbols on mouth.
What is the Skull emoji called in other languages?
In other languages it is called Calavera (Español), Crâne (Français), Totenkopf (Deutsch), खोपड़ी (हिन्दी), جمجمة (العربية), ドクロ (日本語).
How many characters is the 💀 emoji?
💀 is made of 1 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 2 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 4 bytes in UTF-8.
What is the official name of 💀?
Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “skull”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.
What words are associated with 💀?
Its official keywords are body, dead, death, face, fairy, fairytale, i’m, lmao. Typing any of them in an emoji keyboard search usually finds 💀.
Can I use 💀 on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?
Yes. 💀 is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.
What is the difference between 💀 and 😤?
💀 Skull: A skull, a symbol of death. 😤 Face with steam from nose: A face with steam from the nose.
What is the difference between 💀 and ☠️?
💀 is used online to mean “I’m dead (laughing)”. ☠️ is more often a warning for danger, poison, or pirates.
Does 💀 look the same on every phone?
No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.
What is the shortcode for Skull?
In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :skull: to insert 💀.
Does 💀 work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 0.6 (2010), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.
Can I download the Skull emoji as PNG or SVG?
Yes. Use the download box on this page to save 💀 in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.