Cut of Meat emoji meaning
People send it when discussing meals, grilling, or diet habits, often in food posts or planning messages. Example: 'Grilling π₯© tonight, come over' or 'Cutting back on π₯© this month.' It also pairs with π₯ to show excitement about a good meal.
The official Unicode name for π₯© is cut of meat. It belongs to the food & drink group and the cooked / prepared subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as chop, cut, lambchop, meat, porkchop, red, steak.
It was added in Emoji 5, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get π₯© on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type cut of meat.
- Tap π₯© to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get π₯© on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "cut of meat". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π₯© from this page and paste it.
How to type π₯© on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "cut of meat" and click π₯©.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π₯© on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "cut of meat" and double-click π₯©. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π₯© in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π₯© from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
π₯© in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🥩 |
| HTML hex | 🥩 |
CSS content | "\1F969" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F969}" |
| Python | "\U0001F969" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%A5%A9 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :cut_of_meat: |
Because π₯© is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the cut of meat emoji mean? +
π₯© shows a raw cut of steak and is used to talk about meat, cooking plans, diet choices, or red meat in general. Its official Unicode name is "cut of meat".
Does π₯© mean a specific type of meat? +
It usually represents steak or red meat generally, not a specific cut like ribeye or sirloin.
Is π₯© used for vegetarian or vegan jokes? +
Yes, people sometimes use it sarcastically to contrast with plant-based food or jokingly tempt vegetarians.
How do I get the cut of meat emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "cut of meat". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy π₯© from this page.
What is the Unicode for π₯©? +
The cut of meat emoji is U+1F969. In HTML use 🥩.
Why does π₯© look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so π₯© looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.