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๐Ÿ†–NG Button EmojiUnicode: 1F196

A blue square button with 'NG' written in white. It's used to express that something is not good, a failure, or unacceptable in an exaggerated, internet-culture way.

Released in Released in 2010 as part of Unicode 6.0.

NGno goodnot goodfailLrejectiondisapprovaltrashdeniedbig yikesmemebruhcringe
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Meaning and Interpretation

๐Ÿ†– So, this little blue square is your go-to for roasting or calling things out. 'NG' stands for 'No Good' or 'Not Good,' and it's basically a visual mic drop for disapproval. Use it when someone sends you a terrible idea, you completely bomb a test, or you see a truly cringeworthy TikTok. It's like saying 'nah, fam,' 'big L,' or 'that's an absolute fail' in emoji form. Super meme-friendly.

Symbolism

  • Complete failure or rejection
  • Sassy disapproval or denial
  • A playful or dramatic 'nope'

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Reacting to a friend's awful attempt at cooking.
  • Commenting on a universally panned movie or show.
  • Playfully rejecting a suggestion in a group chat.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Tried to fix my phone and now it's a paperweight. ๐Ÿ†–๐Ÿ†–๐Ÿ†–
"Wanna eat leftover pizza for breakfast?" "Absolutely not. ๐Ÿ†–"
My Wi-Fi went down during the final boss fight. Certified NG moment. ๐Ÿ†–
Seen the new update? The UI isโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ†–
Bro, your take is so bad it needs an NG warning label. ๐Ÿ†–

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Great for joking with close friends who get your humor.
  • Best for clear, over-the-top disapproval rather than serious criticism.
  • Pair it with other emojis (like ๐Ÿ˜ฌ or ๐Ÿ’€) to show the full cringe.
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