Duck Emoji 🦆
| Name | Duck |
|---|---|
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Shortcode | :duck: |
| Unicode | U+1F986 |
| Also known as | animal, bird, ornithology, nature, mallard |
What does the Duck emoji 🦆 mean?
This emoji shows a duck in profile with a rounded body and orange bill. It represents ducks, ponds, and waterfowl, and evokes calm outdoor scenes like feeding ducks at a park. Online it is often used as a stand-in for the word 'duck' when people are dodging autocorrect for a swear. It can also nod to the rubber duck and to staying calm on the surface while paddling hard underneath.
How people use Duck 🦆
People use it in nature and pond posts, cute or humorous captions, and jokingly to replace a censored word. The tone ranges from wholesome outdoors to cheeky and funny.
- Fed the ducks at the lake all afternoon 🦆
- What the 🦆 is going on with this weather
- Calm on top, paddling like mad underneath 🦆
Duck emoji - frequently asked questions
What does the 🦆 duck emoji mean?
It depicts a duck and represents ponds, parks, and waterfowl, with a calm outdoor feel. Online it is also used humorously to stand in for the swear word 'duck.'
When do people use the 🦆 emoji?
People use it in nature and pond posts, cute or funny captions, and as a playful replacement for a censored word thanks to the autocorrect joke.
How to copy and paste the Duck emoji
Tap the Copy button or the 🦆 above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord, and anywhere else.