Troll emoji π§
π§ is the troll: a green, hunched creature with a club, wild hair and a big nose β the fantasy troll of Scandinavian folklore and role-playing games.
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What the troll π§ emoji means
π§ is the troll: a green, hunched creature with a club, wild hair and a big nose β the fantasy troll of Scandinavian folklore and role-playing games. It means trolls in that sense, and inevitably internet trolls: βdonβt feed the π§β, βtrollingβ, a comment left to provoke. Added in Emoji 14.0 (2021), it has no gender or skin-tone versions. It is the emoji people wanted when they searched for a troll face; the meme face itself is an image, not an emoji. Its relatives: πΉ ogre and πΊ goblin, both Japanese masks, and π§ zombie.
Unicode name: troll Β· U+1F9CC Β· Emoji 14.0 (2021) Β· group: People & Body.
How people use it
- Internet trolls: provocative comments, βdonβt feedβ
- Trolling: pranks and wind-ups
- Fantasy: D&D, video games, folklore
- Self-mockery: βme before coffee π§β
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| trollU+1F9CC | Fantasy or internet troll | |
| ogreU+1F479 | Japanese oni mask | |
| goblinU+1F47A | Japanese tengu mask | |
| smiling face with hornsU+1F608 | Mischief | |
| zombieU+1F9DF | Zombie |
The gremlin emoji: closest options
Gremlins are mischievous, trouble-making creatures from folklore, known for causing mechanical trouble. There is no dedicated gremlin emoji, so use the troll emoji π§ as the closest match. It captures the chaotic energy of a gremlin messing up your day. Other stand-ins include πΉ ogre, πΊ goblin and π§ zombie for a more monstrous or undead vibe. It works well when describing late-night coding sessions, pranks gone wrong, or anything that feels chaotic.
Questions people ask
What does π§ mean?
A troll β the fantasy creature, or someone trolling online.
Is there a troll face emoji?
No. The troll face meme is an image; π§ troll is the only troll emoji.
Why canβt I see π§?
It needs Emoji 14.0 support (iOS 15.4, Android 12L or newer).
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.
