Dodo emoji meaning
People use it to joke about something old-fashioned, obsolete, or gone for good, often comparing a person or thing to something extinct. Example: 'my flip phone is basically 𦀠at this point' or 'that trend died out, it's 𦀠now'.
The official Unicode name for 𦀠is dodo. It belongs to the animals & nature group and the birds subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as animal, bird, extinction, large, ornithology.
It was added in Emoji 13, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get 𦀠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 dodo.
- Tap 𦀠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 𦀠on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "dodo". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy 𦀠from this page and paste it.
How to type 𦀠on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "dodo" and click π¦€.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type 𦀠on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "dodo" 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.
𦀠in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste 𦀠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.
𦀠in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🦤 |
| HTML hex | 🦤 |
CSS content | "\1F9A4" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F9A4}" |
| Python | "\U0001F9A4" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%A6%A4 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :dodo: |
Because 𦀠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 dodo emoji mean? +
Shows the dodo, an extinct flightless bird, used to reference extinction, obsolescence, or being outdated. Its official Unicode name is "dodo".
What does 𦀠mean in slang? +
It is informally used to call something outdated, obsolete, or no longer relevant, similar to saying it is extinct.
When do people send the dodo emoji? +
It usually appears in jokes about old technology, dead trends, or things that have disappeared, often paired with humor about being behind the times.
How do I get the dodo emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "dodo". 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 𦀠from this page.
What is the Unicode for � +
The dodo emoji is U+1F9A4. In HTML use 🦤.
Why does 𦀠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 𦀠looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.