Otter

A playful cartoon otter lying on its back with paws held together.

The 🦦 Otter emoji typically represents the cute, aquatic mammal known for being social and playful. It’s often used to express joy, fun, or a loving nature. In modern messaging, it can also represent quirky affection, cuddly energy, or teamwork (since otters hold hands in real life). It sometimes shows up in flirty or soft-text posts and is common in fandoms and wholesome memes.

• Symbol of affection and loyalty.
• Can convey “playful but shy” energy or water-loving vibes.