Skull and Crossbones Emoji ☠️
| Name | Skull and Crossbones |
|---|---|
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Shortcode | :skull_and_crossbones: |
| Unicode | U+2620 U+FE0F |
| Also known as | bone, crossbones, dead, death, face, monster, skull, skull_and_crossbones, poison, danger, deadly, scary, pirate, evil, body, halloween |
What does the Skull and Crossbones emoji ☠️ mean?
A white skull above two crossed bones, this classic symbol traditionally warns of danger, poison, or death, and is associated with pirates and toxic hazards. In modern texting it's most often used figuratively to mean 'I'm dead' from laughing, essentially 'that killed me, it's so funny.' It can also flag something dangerous, edgy, or savagely brutal.
How people use Skull and Crossbones ☠️
Online it's a go-to reaction for something hilarious, shocking, or brutally savage, similar to the crying-laughing face but edgier. It also appears literally for Halloween, pirates, danger, or dark humor.
- The way he tripped on live TV ☠️
- She really said that to his face ☠️ I'm done
- This spicy food is going to end me ☠️
Skull and Crossbones emoji - frequently asked questions
What does ☠️ mean in texting?
Most often it means 'I'm dead' from laughing, marking something as extremely funny or shocking. It can also literally signal danger, poison, or a pirate theme.
Is ☠️ the same as the laughing emoji?
It's used similarly to mean something is hilarious, but it has a darker, more savage or edgy tone than the standard crying-laughing face.
How to copy and paste the Skull and Crossbones 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.