Water Pistol emoji meaning
The official Unicode name for ๐ซ is water pistol. It belongs to the activities group and the games & hobbies subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as gun, handgun, pistol, revolver, tool, water, weapon.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ซ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type water pistol.
- Tap ๐ซ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ซ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "water pistol". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ซ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ซ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "water pistol" and click ๐ซ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ซ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "water pistol" and double-click ๐ซ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ซ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ซ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ซ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🔫 |
| HTML hex | 🔫 |
CSS content | "\1F52B" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F52B}" |
| Python | "\U0001F52B" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%94%AB |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :gun: |
Because ๐ซ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the water pistol emoji mean? +
๐ซ is the "water pistol" emoji from the activities group of the Unicode emoji standard. It is commonly used for gun, handgun, pistol, revolver, tool. Its meaning in a message depends on context, but the name and keywords are the standard ones.
How do I get the water pistol emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "water pistol". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐ซ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ซ? +
The water pistol emoji is U+1F52B. In HTML use 🔫.
Why does ๐ซ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐ซ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.