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🧦 socks Emoji — Meaning, Copy & Paste

Quick info

Unicode
U+1F9E6
Shortcode
:socks:
Category
Objects
Subcategory
clothing
Added in
Unicode 5.0
Also known as
pair of socks, stockings, ankle socks

What Does the socks Emoji 🧦 Mean?

A pair of red and white striped socks, this icon represents footwear basics, cozy winter wear, and fun statement socks. People use it for posts about laundry day mysteries, sock drawer organization, and gift ideas, since socks remain a classic, often joked-about present. It also fits crew sock fashion comebacks, hiking socks, and athletic compression wear.

Added in Unicode 10.0, the symbol pairs naturally with shoe, slipper, and gift emojis for cozy or holiday content. Drop it when sharing a new pair of fun socks, posting about Christmas stocking stuffers, or complaining about another lost sock from the dryer. From wool hiking socks to silk dress socks and printed novelty pairs, this icon covers everything you put on your feet before shoes go on.

It also fits posts about sock collections, sock subscription services, and that mythical place where all the missing single socks end up. Modern keyboards usually surface it among the most-used picks once you try it.

How to Use 🧦 socks Emoji

“New 🧦 from the holiday stocking”
“Where's the match for this 🧦”
Technical Details
UnicodeU+1F9E6
HTML Entity🧦
CSS Code\1F9E6
Shortcode:socks:
Keywordsstocking, socks
Unicode Version5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 🧦 mean?

It's a pair of socks, used for foot warmth, gift-giving, novelty pairs, and laundry day.