Fly

A black or dark gray fly with large, red compound eyes and translucent wings, shown in profile.

The 🪰 fly emoji represents the insect. Flies are notorious for being difficult to swat and constantly landing where they're not wanted, symbolizing irritating persistence, being a nuisance, or feeling pestered. It's common used for:

• Expressing frustration with annoying people or situations
• Describing persistent problems that keep "buzzing" back
• Summer picnic and outdoor dining challenges
• Representing something small but incredibly irritating
• Discussions about cleanliness and hygiene issues
• Expressing feeling like a "fly on the wall" observing situations

Can represent anything from actual pest problems to metaphorically describing someone who won't leave you alone or keeps coming back despite being unwanted.