Shrimp

A curled pink or orange shrimp emoji with long antennae and segmented body in side view.

The 🦐 shrimp emoji represents the small crustacean, often associated with seafood, appetizers, and light, summery meals. It can symbolize something small or petite, or a feeling of being a "small fry" in a big pond. In a more metaphorical sense, it can be used to describe someone who is a bit shy or "shrimpy."

• Used for seafood dishes or playful moods.
• Can imply energy, silliness, or bouncing around.

It's a great emoji for adding a touch of lightheartedness or a fun reference to a message, from talking about a delicious meal to describing a feeling of being small and insignificant.