☠️ Skull and crossbones
U+2620-U+FE0F☠️ Meaning & Usage
This striking image features a human skull sitting above two crossed bones, a classic emblem that has been warning people about extreme danger and toxic substances for centuries. Today, you will frequently see it printed on chemical containers, vintage pirate merchandise, and Halloween decorations, but it has also migrated into casual texting where people use it to joke about being exhausted or to share a bit of dark humor. Culturally, it carries a heavy weight of mortality and rebellion, though modern audiences often soften its meaning into something playful or edgy depending on the context. It naturally pairs with other hazard signs like the biohazard symbol or the warning triangle, as well as the plain skull emoji when someone wants to keep things slightly less intense.
Usage Examples
"Poison bottles are marked with ☠️ as a warning."
"Pirate flags often feature the ☠️ design."
"In chat, ☠️ is used to indicate extreme danger."
Technical Info
U+2620-U+FE0F☠-u+fe0f;\2620-u+fe0f\u{2620-u+fe0f}Code Preview
<span class="symbol-skull-and-crossbones">☠️</span> <!-- Unicode: U+2620-U+FE0F --> <!-- Name: Skull and crossbones -->
Keyboard Shortcuts
Alt + 2620Type 2620 then press Option + EnterCtrl + Shift + U, type 2620, EnterQuick Actions
☠️ Meaning & Usage
This striking image features a human skull sitting above two crossed bones, a classic emblem that has been warning people about extreme danger and toxic substances for centuries. Today, you will frequently see it printed on chemical containers, vintage pirate merchandise, and Halloween decorations, but it has also migrated into casual texting where people use it to joke about being exhausted or to share a bit of dark humor. Culturally, it carries a heavy weight of mortality and rebellion, though modern audiences often soften its meaning into something playful or edgy depending on the context. It naturally pairs with other hazard signs like the biohazard symbol or the warning triangle, as well as the plain skull emoji when someone wants to keep things slightly less intense.
Usage Examples
"Poison bottles are marked with ☠️ as a warning."
"Pirate flags often feature the ☠️ design."
"In chat, ☠️ is used to indicate extreme danger."
Platform Images (15)
Apple
Facebook
Microsoft
Samsung
Twitter
JoyPixels
BlobMoji
Google
LG
WhatsApp
OpenMoji
Skype
Telegram
Microsoft Teams
PixelHow do I copy the Skull and crossbones symbol?
Simply click the Copy Symbol button on this page to copy ☠️ to your clipboard, then paste it anywhere.
What Unicode code point does Skull and crossbones have?
The Unicode code point for Skull and crossbones isU+2620-U+FE0F. For HTML use ☠-u+fe0f;, for CSS use \2620-u+fe0f.
What block does Skull and crossbones belong to?
Skull and crossbones belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block.
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