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🦠 Microbe Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Showing a microscopic organism — could be bacteria, virus, or amoeba. The tiny thing that either keeps you alive or makes you sick.
When to Use
Use for science content, illness references, or expressing something spreading fast.
Example Usage
- “Germs everywhere 🦠”
- “Science class 🦠”
- “Going viral 🦠”
Popular Combinations
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Under the microscope
🦠😷
Germ alert
🦠🧪
Lab work
How Microbe 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.
Did You Know?
The 🦠 microbe emoji (added 2018) saw a massive usage spike starting in early 2020 for obvious reasons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🦠 mean in a text message?▼
Showing a microscopic organism — could be bacteria, virus, or amoeba. The tiny thing that either keeps you alive or makes you sick. Use for science content, illness references, or expressing something spreading fast. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Is 🦠 used as slang or with hidden meanings?▼
Some animal and nature emoji have picked up slang meanings on social media. For example, 🐍 can mean "sneaky person" and 🍑 has well-known double meanings. The Microbe emoji is primarily used for its literal meaning, but always consider context.
When was 🦠 added to the emoji standard?▼
Animal and nature emoji have been added across many Unicode versions. New animals are proposed to the Unicode Consortium each year, and each must go through a formal review process before being approved. Check the "Added" field above for the specific Unicode version.
What is the shortcode for 🦠?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:microbe:` to insert the Microbe emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🦠 a newer emoji?▼
The Microbe emoji was added in Unicode 11.0. It has broad support on modern devices but may not render on older phones or operating systems.
Unicode
U+1f9a0
Category
Animals & Nature
Added
Unicode 11.0
Shortcodes
:microbe:Keywords
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When to Use 🦠 Microbe
Use for science content, illness references, or expressing something spreading fast.
- •Send 🦠 when you want to express or reference "microbe" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🦠 in conversations about amoeba or bacteria to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🦠 Microbe on social media posts, stories, or comments related to microbe
- •Combine 🦠 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about amoeba, bacteria, germs
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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