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πΊ Goblin Emoji
Unicode name: Goblin. Category: Smileys & Emotion.
Emoji overview
| Emoji | πΊ |
|---|---|
| Official Unicode name | Goblin |
| Unicode version | Unicode 6.0 |
| Emoji version | Emoji 0.6 |
| First introduced | 2010 |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-costume |
| Summary | πΊ Goblin adds a quick visual cue for goblin, smileys, emotion. It belongs to Smileys & Emotion, appears in face-costume, and works best with clear text. People use it in reaction messages and customer support tone where tone or scanning speed matters. |
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Meaning
Goblin usually communicates ideas connected with goblin, smileys, emotion, face, costume. Its emotional meaning depends on the sentence around it, the relationship between sender and reader, and the platform where it appears. In a positive setting, it can make a sentence feel warmer, more expressive or easier to read quickly.
πΊ can carry positive, neutral or negative meaning. Positive use can reinforce warmth, humor, celebration or clarity. Negative use can happen when the emoji feels unclear, dismissive or culturally mismatched. The main risk is ambiguity: the same emoji can feel playful in one conversation and distracting, sarcastic or too casual in another.
Common interpretation comes from the Unicode name, platform artwork and everyday social use. Informally, people use πΊ in chats, captions, bios and reactions. Professionally, it should be used sparingly, usually in informal updates, friendly support replies, social posts or internal notes where the audience expects a lighter tone. For public content, include enough text for readers and assistive technology to understand the intended meaning.
Goblin works best when the emotion is already clear from the surrounding words. It can soften a sentence, add warmth, show excitement or make a brief response feel more human.
History
Goblin is standardized in the Unicode emoji ecosystem and appears here as Emoji 0.6. Its release year is listed as 2010, with Unicode 6.0 mapping. Unicode defines U+1F47A; platforms still draw their own artwork.
Platforms refine emoji artwork for legibility, accessibility, brand style and consistency. That is why πΊ may look different on iPhone, Android, Windows, WhatsApp, Facebook, Discord or X even though copying it sends the same Unicode text.
Unicode information
| Unicode | U+1F47A |
|---|---|
| Code point | 1F47A |
| UTF-8 | 0xF0 0x9F 0x91 0xBA |
| UTF-16 | 0xD83D 0xDC7A |
| UTF-32 | 0x0001F47A |
| HTML decimal | 👺 |
| HTML hex | 👺 |
| CSS | \1F47A |
| JavaScript | \u{1F47A} |
| JSON escape | "πΊ" |
| URL encoding | %F0%9F%91%BA |
| React | {"πΊ"} |
| Flutter | Text("πΊ") |
| Swift | let emoji = "πΊ" |
| Kotlin | val emoji = "πΊ" |
| Python | emoji = "πΊ" |
| Java | String emoji = "πΊ"; |
| JSON | "πΊ" |
HTML code
| HTML entity | 👺 |
|---|---|
| HTML hex | 👺 |
| HTML decimal | 👺 |
CSS code
Use this CSS escape when the surrounding font supports emoji rendering.
.emoji::before { content: "\1F47A "; }
JavaScript code
| String | "\u{1F47A}" |
|---|---|
| encodeURIComponent | %F0%9F%91%BA |
| JSON | "πΊ" |
Usage examples
- Copy πΊ for a quick reaction.
- Use πΊ in a caption or message.
- Pair πΊ with related smileys & emotion emojis.
I'll send the details now πΊ
Weekend mood: goblin πΊ
Thanks everyone for the messages πΊ
Discord
That update landed better than expected πΊ
Slack
Quick note: this is ready for review πΊ
X (Twitter)
Tiny update, big difference πΊ
A small milestone worth recognizing πΊ
Thanks for the quick turnaround πΊ
SMS
On my way πΊ
Real-life examples
- Reacting to a friend in a quick chat with πΊ.
- Adding tone to an Instagram caption about goblin.
- Marking a short status update in Slack or Discord.
- Making a list item easier to scan in notes or documentation.
- Pairing πΊ with a related emoji to create a compact visual phrase.
- Adding personality to a bio, profile or social media headline.
- Responding to a community post without writing a long reply.
- Labeling reaction messages in a friendly way.
- Making customer support tone feel less plain while keeping the text readable.
- Testing how a message feels before publishing it across platforms.
- Creating an accessible caption where the emoji supports, but does not replace, the words.
Emoji combinations
Pair πΊ with related emojis when you want a stronger visual phrase. These combinations are suggestions, so adjust them for your platform, audience and tone.
Platform appearance
Emoji artwork varies by operating system, app and emoji font, while the Unicode value remains the same.
Apple
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Apple renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
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Google renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Samsung
πΊ
Samsung renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Microsoft
πΊ
Microsoft renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Windows
πΊ
Windows renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
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Facebook renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
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WhatsApp renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Twitter/X
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Twitter/X renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
Discord
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Discord renders this Unicode emoji with its own artwork, color palette and line style.
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FAQ
What does Goblin mean?
Goblin is used for goblin, smileys, emotion, face and belongs to the Smileys & Emotion emoji category.
When should I use Goblin?
Use Goblin when it supports the written message and matches the tone of the conversation, caption or label.
What is the Unicode for Goblin?
The Unicode code point sequence for Goblin is U+1F47A.
Can I copy πΊ Goblin?
Yes. Use the copy button on this page to copy πΊ, or open the PrintEmoji keyboard to combine it with other emojis.
Can I use Goblin on Instagram?
Yes. Goblin can be pasted into Instagram captions, comments, bios and direct messages as a regular Unicode emoji.
How is Goblin displayed on iPhone?
On iPhone, Goblin is drawn by Apple's emoji font. The Unicode value is the same, but the artwork can differ from Android or Windows.
Can Android users see Goblin?
Android users can see Goblin when their device, app and emoji font support the Unicode version for this emoji.
Is Goblin appropriate for work?
Goblin can be appropriate at work when it supports a clear message and matches the culture of the channel. Avoid it in formal or high-stakes communication.
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