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🦥 Sloth Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Picture a slow-moving sloth hanging from a branch, representing relaxation and taking things slow.
When to Use
Use for lazy days, slow pace, or expressing need for rest.
Example Usage
- “Sloth mode activated 🦥”
- “Taking it slow 🦥”
- “Lazy Sunday 🦥”
Popular Combinations
🦥🛏️
Lazy in bed
🦥☀️
Slow sunny day
🦥❤️
Love being lazy
How Sloth 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?▼
Picture a slow-moving sloth hanging from a branch, representing relaxation and taking things slow. Use for lazy days, slow pace, or expressing need for rest. 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 Sloth 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 `:sloth:` to insert the Sloth emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🦥 a newer emoji?▼
The Sloth emoji was added in Unicode 12.0. It has broad support on modern devices but may not render on older phones or operating systems.
Unicode
U+1f9a5
Category
Animals & Nature
Added
Unicode 12.0
Shortcodes
:sloth:Keywords
animal
When to Use 🦥 Sloth
Use for lazy days, slow pace, or expressing need for rest.
- •Send 🦥 when you want to express or reference "sloth" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🦥 in conversations about animal to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🦥 Sloth on social media posts, stories, or comments related to sloth
- •Add 🦥 to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to sloth
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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