v2.0
🦆🦆 Duck Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F986
A cute, yellow duck emoji.
Released in First introduced as part of Unicode 9.0 in 2016 and added to Emoji 3.0 that same year, 🦆 represents the common duck typically seen in ponds or lakes.
duckbirdwaterfowlquackpondfeathersnaturewildlifecuteanimal
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 🦆 emoji represents a duck, which is a type of water bird belonging to the Anatidae family. It can depict not just the bird itself, but also be representative of nature, the outdoors, or expressions associated with calm, serenity or even quirkiness."
Symbolism
- Peaceful calm, often referencing ducks gliding peacefully across water.
- Quirky or humorous, especially used to depict someone behaving a bit 'ducky' or silly.
- Nature and Wildlife, symbolizing a connection to the outdoors and natural habitats.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Discussing a visit to a park or pond where ducks are found.
- Describing someone or something as quirky or silly.
- Talking about feelings of calm or contentment, much like the serene image of a duck on water.
Usage Examples in Conversation
We went to the park today and fed some 🦆!
You’re acting totally quackers today! 🦆🤣
Time to relax like a 🦆 on a calm pond 💦.
Look at that cute little 🦆 I found by the lake!
The park was full of 🦆! It was such a calming experience. 🌿
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- The 🦆 emoji is usually used playfully or in contexts that call to mind a natural or serene setting.
- Don't use 🦆 as a derogatory comment unless it's clearly in a fun, light-hearted context. Ducks, after all, are endearing animals!
- Be mindful of using 🦆 alongside emojis of food unless specifically referring to delicacies like 'duck à l'orange', to avoid possible confusion.
Related Emojis
Water Wave
Commonly used alongside 🦆 to represent water settings, especially ponds or lakes where ducks live.