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🪝 Hook Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Showing a metal hook for hanging or catching things. It represents fishing, pirate themes, hanging items, and getting hooked on something.
When to Use
Use for fishing, pirate references, hanging things, or being hooked on something.
Example Usage
- “Hooked on this show 🪝📺”
- “Fishing time 🪝🐟”
- “Pirate vibes 🪝🏴☠️”
Popular Combinations
🪝🐟
Fishing
🪝🏴☠️
Pirate hook
🪝❤️
Hooked / captivated
How Hook looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🪝 mean in a text message?▼
Showing a metal hook for hanging or catching things. It represents fishing, pirate themes, hanging items, and getting hooked on something. Use for fishing, pirate references, hanging things, or being hooked on something. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🪝 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Hook emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🪝 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🪝?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:hook:` to insert the Hook emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🪝 a newer emoji?▼
The Hook emoji was added in Unicode 13.0, making it relatively new. If someone sees a blank square □ instead of this emoji, their device probably needs a software update.
Unicode
U+1fa9d
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 13.0
Shortcodes
:hook:Keywords
tools
When to Use 🪝 Hook
Use for fishing, pirate references, hanging things, or being hooked on something.
- •Send 🪝 when you want to express or reference "hook" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🪝 in conversations about tools to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🪝 Hook on social media posts, stories, or comments related to hook
- •Add 🪝 to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to hook
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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