Rat Emoji ๐
| Name | Rat |
|---|---|
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Shortcode | :rat: |
| Unicode | U+1F400 |
| Also known as | animal, mouse, rodent |
What does the Rat emoji ๐ mean?
This is a full-body rat shown from the side, larger than the mouse with a long bare tail. It represents the actual animal and also the rat in the Chinese zodiac, but online it most often carries the slang meaning of a 'rat' as a snitch or someone who betrays or informs on others. It can also signal a pest or something dirty.
How people use Rat ๐
People use it literally in posts about pet rats, city wildlife, or the zodiac, but on social media it's frequently thrown into comments to call someone a snitch or a backstabber. The tone can be neutral and factual or pointedly accusatory depending on context.
- Whoever told the teacher is a ๐
- Born in a Year of the Rat ๐
- Saw one the size of a cat on the subway last night ๐
Rat emoji - frequently asked questions
What does the ๐ rat emoji mean?
It represents a rat and, in slang, calls someone a snitch or a backstabber; it also stands for the Chinese zodiac Rat or an actual pest.
Why do people call someone a ๐ online?
Because 'rat' is slang for a snitch or traitor, so the emoji is used to accuse someone of telling on others or betraying a group.
How to copy and paste the Rat emoji
Tap the Copy button or the ๐ 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.