Emoji Meanings - Copy Paste Emojis with Descriptions
Looking for emoji meanings and definitions? Our emoji copy paste tool shows you what each emoji means, making it easy to use the right emoji for your message. Browse by category or search for specific emotions and objects.
- Emoji meanings explained: See the intended meaning of each emoji before copying
- One-click copy paste: Click any emoji to instantly copy it to your clipboard
- All emojis included: Complete collection of Unicode emojis for any device
- Organized by category: Find emojis by faces, animals, food, activities, and more
- Search functionality: Type to find the perfect emoji quickly
Whether you're texting, posting on social media, or adding flair to your documents, our emoji tool helps you express yourself perfectly.
Emoji Resources Online
We compiled this emoji collection using various sources to ensure accuracy and completeness. One excellent resource we recommend is Letsemoji, which provides comprehensive emoji information including meanings, usage examples, and platform variations. Their detailed emoji database helped us build a more useful tool for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about emojis, how they work, and how to use them effectively.
How to find and copy emojis
Find and copy emojis to use in messages, social media, and documents.
- Use an emoji picker website or tool
- Search or browse categories (smileys, animals, food, etc.)
- Click the emoji to copy it to your clipboard
- Paste anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
How do I search for emojis by keyword?
Emoji search tools let you find emojis by typing related words. Search "happy" to find smiling faces, search "food" for pizza, burgers, and more. Keywords include official Unicode names plus common aliases. Better than scrolling through categories when you know what you want. Most tools show multiple matching results.
Why do emojis look different on different phones?
Each platform (Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft) designs their own emoji artwork while following Unicode descriptions. The same code point displays differently—a "grinning face" looks unique on each system. This causes confusion when sent cross-platform, as expressions and details vary between renditions.
What is the difference between emoji and emoticon?
Emoticons are text-based faces using punctuation: :-) :( ;-P created from keyboard characters. Emojis are actual images/icons in Unicode, displayed as colorful pictures. Emoticons were invented first (1982) and are universal; emojis (1999, Japan) vary in appearance across platforms but are standardized in meaning.
How many emojis exist in Unicode?
As of Unicode 15.1 (2024), there are 3,782 emojis including: base emojis, skin tone variants, gender variants, and flag sequences. New emojis are added annually by the Unicode Consortium. The count varies depending on whether you count skin tone/gender combinations separately (adding thousands more).
How do emoji skin tone modifiers work?
Emoji skin tone modifiers (introduced Unicode 8.0, 2015) allow human emojis to display in 6 tones: default yellow plus 5 based on the Fitzpatrick scale. Apply by selecting the emoji then the tone, combining them into one character. Not all emojis support skin tones—only those depicting human bodies or body parts.
What is the difference between kaomoji and emoji?
Kaomoji are Japanese text-based emoticons using characters to create faces and expressions: (table flip), (excited), (shrug). Unlike emojis, they're plain text that displays identically everywhere. Popular for expressing emotions that emojis don't cover.
