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🪝 hook Emoji — Meaning, Copy & Paste
Quick info
- Unicode
- U+1FA9D
- Shortcode
:hook:- Category
- Objects
- Subcategory
- tools
- Added in
- Unicode 13.0
- Also known as
- fishing hook, metal hook, snag
What Does the hook Emoji 🪝 Mean?
A metal hook with a sharp curve, joining Unicode 13.0 in 2020. This icon serves multiple purposes: fishing hooks for anglers, captain hook references for Peter Pan fans, and hooks used in songs and stories ('that song's hook is fire'). It also represents hanging things up, snagging customers (sales hooks), and pirate culture more broadly.
Climbers and outdoor enthusiasts use it for carabiner-style content. Pair with the fishing pole, pirate flag, or music note emojis depending on context. A surprisingly versatile icon for an apparently simple tool.
It also serves as the universal 'snag' or 'catch' reference in language about deals, opportunities, and even relationship dynamics ('he got me, hook line and sinker'). From outdoor adventures to creative writing tips about strong opening hooks, this icon serves many narrative purposes. Whether you're going fishing, hyping a catchy song, or referencing Captain Hook adventures, this versatile little icon serves an impressive range of contexts with practical and pop culture flexibility.
From music critics to anglers, it works well.
How to Use 🪝 hook Emoji
“🪝 going fishing this weekend”
“🪝 the hook on that new track is fire”
Technical Details
| Unicode | U+1FA9D |
| HTML Entity | 🪝 |
| CSS Code | \1FA9D |
| Shortcode | :hook: |
| Keywords | catch, crook, curve, ensnare, point, selling, hook |
| Unicode Version | 13.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🪝 mean?
It depicts a hook and represents fishing, Peter Pan, song hooks, hanging things, or sales hooks.
