Mouse trap Emoji

Objects

A wooden base fitted with a spring-loaded metal snap bar, often accompanied by a small piece of yellow cheese used as bait. The device is captured in its set position, ready to trigger.

Usage Context

Frequently used to discuss pest control, home repairs, or the concept of a trick or setup. It is often employed metaphorically to describe a situation that is meant to trap someone, similar to the vibe of a 🕳️ or 🕸️.

History

The mouse trap was added to the Unicode standard in 2020 as part of Emoji 13.0. Its inclusion reflects the long history of household contraptions and the way mechanical tools have been portrayed in cartoons and pop culture for decades.

Details

Glyph

🪤

Unicode

U+1FAA4

Shortcode

:emoji_u1faa4:

HTML Entity

&#xD83E;&#xDEA4;

Specifications

Vendor Twitter/X

Category Objects

Subcategory household

Unicode Version 6.0

Emoji Version 1.0

License CC-BY 4.0

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