🪳 Cockroach

Code Points: U+1FAB3

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🪳 Emoji Meaning

The cockroach 🪳 emoji can have several meanings, often depending on the context:

  • Literal cockroach: Sometimes, it simply means a cockroach. It can be used to talk about seeing a cockroach, having a pest problem, or discussing insects in general.
  • Something disgusting or dirty: The cockroach is often associated with uncleanliness and can be used to express disgust or revulsion towards something.
  • Resilience or survival: Cockroaches are known for their hardiness and ability to survive even in harsh conditions. The emoji can therefore be used to signify resilience, tenacity, or the ability to withstand difficult situations. Think "tough as a cockroach."
  • Something unwanted or annoying: Similar to the "disgusting" meaning, it can refer to something that is bothersome and difficult to get rid of, like a persistent problem or an annoying person.
  • Fear or phobia (katsaridaphobia): For people with a fear of cockroaches, the emoji can be used to express that fear or to warn others about the presence of a cockroach.
  • Humor or irony: The cockroach emoji can also be used humorously or ironically, often in a self-deprecating way or to describe a chaotic situation.

Cockroach Emoji Images

Here is how Cockroach emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

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