Star-Struck emoji meaning
People use it to react to exciting news, impressive achievements, or attractive people or things. Example: 'You got the job?! π€©' or 'This new phone looks amazing π€©'. It often pairs with excitement over celebrities, crushes, or exciting plans.
The official Unicode name for π€© is star-struck. It belongs to the smileys & emotion group and the affectionate subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as excited, eyes, face, grinning, smile, star, starry-eyed, wow.
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 star-struck.
- 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 "star-struck". 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 "star-struck" 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 "star-struck" 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 | "\1F929" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F929}" |
| Python | "\U0001F929" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%A4%A9 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :star_struck: |
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 star-struck emoji mean? +
A grinning face with eyes turned into stars, used to show amazement, excitement, or admiration for someone or something impressive. Its official Unicode name is "star-struck".
What does π€© mean from a crush? +
It usually signals strong admiration or attraction, showing they find you impressive or exciting to be around.
Is π€© the same as π? +
They are similar, but π€© leans more toward awe and excitement while π leans more toward love and affection.
How do I get the star-struck emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "star-struck". 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 � +
The star-struck emoji is U+1F929. 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.