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Skull And Crossbones — Google Noto

☠️ skull and crossbones emoji

The skull and crossbones emoji ☠️ depicts a skull positioned above two crossed bones and is associated with danger and death. It is used in contexts related to warnings, hazards, or mortality. In messages, it can indicate a serious or ominous subject.

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Unicode version
8.0
Release year
2015
Unicode sequence
U+2620 U+FE0F
Emoji version
1.0
Artwork
10 available designs
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What does ☠️ mean?

A black human skull with two white bones crossed underneath it, forming a traditional maritime symbol of danger or death. The emoji is often used to represent danger, death, or a warning. It is not part of a series and is distinct from other skull-related emojis like the skull (💀).

Common uses

  • Indicating danger or a warning: 'Watch out for the deep hole ☠️'
  • Referring to death or mortality: 'Feeling like death today ☠️'
  • In gaming or pirate-themed contexts: 'Arrr, matey! ☠️'
skull and crossbones

In a message

This chemical is highly toxic ☠️ Handle with care.
I stayed up all night working on this project ☠️ I need coffee.
The pirate treasure map had a big ☠️ marking the spot.

Variations

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Frequently asked questions

What does ☠️ mean?

A black human skull with two white bones crossed underneath it, forming a traditional maritime symbol of danger or death. The emoji is often used to represent danger, death, or a warning. It is not part of a series and is distinct from other skull-related emojis like the skull (💀).

How do I copy Skull And Crossbones?

Click Copy emoji, then paste it into a message or text field. Use Ctrl+V on Windows or Cmd+V on Mac.

How do I download Skull And Crossbones?

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Does Skull And Crossbones support skin tones?

This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.