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🐀Rat EmojiUnicode: 1F400
The rat emoji depicts a common rodent, used for pest talk, betrayal, or the Chinese zodiac.
Released in Released in 2015 with Unicode 8.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
🐀 The rat emoji is used both literally and figuratively. On Twitter and Instagram, you'll see it when people talk about actual rodents (pests or pets) or when they call someone a snitch. It's also a key emoji during the Chinese New Year's Year of the Rat. Depending on context, it can be negative or neutral.
Symbolism
- Betrayal
- Pestilence
- Chinese Zodiac
- Survival
Common Usage Scenarios
- Sending a text to your roommate about a rat you saw in the kitchen.
- Posting an Instagram story with a Chinese New Year greeting featuring the rat zodiac.
- Commenting on a friend's betrayal in a WhatsApp group.
Usage Examples in Conversation
I can't believe he ratted me out to the boss 🐀
There was a huge rat in the alley last night 🐀
Happy Chinese New Year! Year of the Rat 🐀
This apartment is infested with rats 🐀
Don't trust that guy, he's a total rat 🐀
My pet rat loves running on his wheel 🐀
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use 🐀 when talking about literal rats or rodent problems.
- Use it metaphorically in group chats to call someone a traitor.
- Use it in zodiac-related posts, especially during the Year of the Rat.
- Avoid using it if you mean 'mouse' – use 🐁 instead.
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