☠️

Skull and Crossbones Emoji Meaning

What does ☠️ mean? Danger, death — or “dead” from laughing.

What does the Skull and Crossbones emoji mean?

The skull and crossbones ☠️ classically means danger, poison or death (pirates, warnings). Online it's also a more dramatic version of 💀, meaning “I'm dead” from laughing. Edgy and bold.

☠️ meaning in texting

“☠️” — dramatically dead from laughing, or a danger/edgy vibe.

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Popular skull and crossbones emoji combos

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☠️💀 ☠️🔥 ☠️😂
Emoji☠️
NameSkull and Crossbones
Category😂 Funny
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Frequently asked questions

What does ☠️ mean?

The skull and crossbones classically means danger or death, and online a dramatic version of 💀 — “dead” from laughing.

What's the difference between ☠️ and 💀?

☠️ has crossbones and an edgier, danger/pirate feel; 💀 is the everyday “I'm dead from laughing” skull.

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