The Worm Emoji (?) depicts a pink or brown segmented worm, often illustrated in a realistic or cartoony style. Introduced in 2020 under Unicode 13.0 and Emoji 13.0, it symbolizes various concepts such as nature, decomposition, and soil ecosystems. Beyond its literal representation, the worm emoji can convey creepiness, deceitfulness, or transformation, given the worm’s role in breaking down organic matter. In digital communication, it may also reference the dance move “the worm” or be used metaphorically to describe a deceitful person.
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While there isn’t a direct variant of the Worm Emoji, several related emojis represent similar creatures or concepts:
Combining the Worm Emoji with others can convey nuanced meanings: