Crocodile emoji ๐ (alligator, gator)
๐ is the crocodile: a green crocodile in profile with an open, toothy jaw. It is also the alligator and gator emoji, since no separate one exists โ Florida, swamps, theโฆ
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What the crocodile ๐ (alligator, gator) emoji means
๐ is the crocodile: a green crocodile in profile with an open, toothy jaw. It is also the alligator and gator emoji, since no separate one exists โ Florida, swamps, the Gators, Lacoste โ and it means danger lurking, โcrocodile tearsโ and โsee you later, alligatorโ. Original 2010 emoji. Reptile family: ๐ฆ lizard, ๐ข turtle, ๐ snake.
Unicode name: crocodile ยท U+1F40A ยท Emoji 1.0 (2015) ยท group: Animals & Nature.
How people use it
- Alligators and Florida: swamps, the Gators
- Danger: something lurking
- Crocodile tears: fake sadness
- See you later, alligator: sign-offs
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| crocodileU+1F40A | Croc, gator | |
| lizardU+1F98E | Lizard | |
| turtleU+1F422 | Turtle | |
| snakeU+1F40D | Snake | |
| T-RexU+1F996 | Dinosaur |
Questions people ask
Is there an alligator emoji?
No; ๐ crocodile is used for alligators.
What does ๐ mean?
A crocodile or alligator โ danger, Florida, or the โlater alligatorโ goodbye.
What colour is the crocodile emoji?
Green on every platform.
About this guide
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