Hole emoji meaning
People use it to joke about embarrassment, wanting to vanish, or something being a bottomless time sink. Common in captions like 'me after that comment π³οΈ' or 'this app is a π³οΈ for my free time.'
The official Unicode name for π³οΈ is hole. It belongs to the smileys & emotion group and the emotions subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as hole.
It was added in Emoji 0.7 Β· 2014, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get π³οΈ 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 hole.
- Tap π³οΈ 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 π³οΈ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "hole". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π³οΈ from this page and paste it.
How to type π³οΈ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "hole" and click π³οΈ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π³οΈ on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "hole" and double-click π³οΈ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π³οΈ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π³οΈ 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.
π³οΈ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🕳️ |
| HTML hex | 🕳️ |
CSS content | "\1F573\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F573}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\U0001F573\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%95%B3%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :hole: |
Because π³οΈ 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 hole emoji mean? +
A plain black hole in the ground, used to represent a literal pit, a metaphorical void, or feeling like disappearing. Its official Unicode name is "hole".
What does the hole emoji mean in slang? +
It often means wanting to disappear from embarrassment or describing something that endlessly drains time or attention, like doomscrolling.
When do people use the hole emoji? +
It is used for jokes about awkward moments, metaphorical 'rabbit holes' online, or literally referring to a pit or gap.
How do I get the hole emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "hole". 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 π³οΈ from this page.
What is the Unicode for π³οΈ? +
The hole emoji is U+1F573. In HTML use 🕳️.
Why does π³οΈ 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 π³οΈ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.