Megaphone emoji
๐ฃ for cheering, ๐ข for announcing: copy both here and see which one your post needs.
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What the megaphone emoji means
๐ฃ (megaphone) is the cheering megaphone, tilted and often drawn with sound lines; ๐ข (loudspeaker) is the public-address horn. In practice ๐ข is the announcement emoji โ โ๐ข new episode out nowโ โ and ๐ฃ is the cheering or โshout-outโ one, though many people use them interchangeably. ๐ is a notification, ๐ฃ๏ธ a person shouting.
Unicode name: megaphone ยท U+1F4E3 ยท Emoji 0.6 (original set) ยท group: Objects.
How people use it
- Announcements: ๐ข at the start
- Shout-outs and cheering: ๐ฃ
- Reminders: ๐ขโฐ
- Promotions: ๐ฃ๐
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Use it for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| loudspeakerU+1F4E2 | Announcement, PA | The โattentionโ one | |
| megaphoneU+1F4E3 | Cheering, shout-out | More enthusiastic | |
| speaking headU+1F5E3 U+FE0F | Shouting, โsay it louderโ | See the speaking head guide | |
| police car lightU+1F6A8 | Urgent | See the siren emoji guide |
Bullhorn emoji: another word for ๐ฃ
The megaphone emoji is also known as a bullhorn, a term often used in American English for the same handheld cone that amplifies a voice. The emoji shows a megaphone with sound lines, representing a handheld device used to amplify a voice.
Unlike the loudspeaker emoji ๐ข, which often represents public address systems, the megaphone emoji ๐ฃ suggests a handheld device. This makes it a popular choice for shout-outs, sports chants and bursts of enthusiasm.
Advertising with the megaphone emoji
The megaphone is a natural fit for advertising messages because it implies getting attention. ๐ฃ works especially well for fun, energetic promotions, while ๐ข carries a more formal announcement tone. Both can introduce a sale, a launch or a reminder.
When you are writing a promotional post, pair the megaphone with impact emoji like ๐ฅ or celebration emoji like ๐ to reinforce the message. Keep the surrounding text short so the emoji stands out.
Chat examples
Real messages with ๐ฃ, and a reply that fits.
๐ฃ meeting moved to 4
noted
๐ข tickets on sale
grabbed
๐ฃ whoโs coming Friday?
me
Questions people ask
What is the difference between ๐ข and ๐ฃ?
๐ข is a loudspeaker (announcements), ๐ฃ a cheering megaphone (support, shout-outs). Most people treat them as interchangeable.
Which emoji means announcement?
๐ข is the usual choice, with ๐จ for urgent ones.
Is there an advertisement emoji?
There is no standalone advertisement emoji, so people use the megaphone ๐ฃ or loudspeaker ๐ข to advertise or announce something. Pair ๐ฃ with ๐ for a promo or ๐ข with โฐ for a reminder.
What is the bullhorn emoji?
The bullhorn emoji is another name for the megaphone emoji ๐ฃ. People use it for cheering, shout-outs and promotions.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
