Monkey Face emoji meaning
People use it to tease friends, react to something cheeky, or joke about acting silly. Example: 'stop being a monkey ๐ต' or 'caught me snooping again ๐ต'. It can also just mean monkeys literally, like in posts about zoos or animals.
The official Unicode name for ๐ต is monkey face. It belongs to the animals & nature group and the mammals subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as animal, banana, face, monkey.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ต 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 monkey face.
- Tap ๐ต to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ต on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "monkey face". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ต from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ต on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "monkey face" and click ๐ต.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ต on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "monkey face" and double-click ๐ต. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ต in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ต from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ต in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🐵 |
| HTML hex | 🐵 |
CSS content | "\1F435" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F435}" |
| Python | "\U0001F435" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%90%B5 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :monkey_face: |
Because ๐ต 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 monkey face emoji mean? +
๐ต shows a monkey face and is used to represent the animal itself or to signal playful, silly, or mischievous behavior. Its official Unicode name is "monkey face".
What does ๐ต mean in texting? +
It usually means someone is being playful, silly, or a bit mischievous, often in a teasing or joking way.
Is ๐ต the same as the 'see no evil' monkey emoji? +
No, ๐ต is a plain monkey face, while the 'see no evil' monkey covers its eyes and is used to react to something embarrassing or awkward.
How do I get the monkey face emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "monkey face". 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 ๐ต from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ต? +
The monkey face emoji is U+1F435. In HTML use 🐵.
Why does ๐ต 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 ๐ต looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.