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⛔No Entry EmojiUnicode: 26D4
It's a red circle with a horizontal white bar. It's used to say something is forbidden, not allowed, or to give a strong warning to stop.
Released in Released in 2010 as part of Unicode 6.0
no entrystopforbiddennot allowedwarning signdo not enterblockedbannedhard nonopeabsolutely notred alert
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Meaning and Interpretation
⛔ Think of this as the ultimate 'nope' button. It's way stronger than a simple 'no' – it's like putting up a brick wall. Use it to shut down ideas ('Pineapple on pizza? ⛔'), mark things as totally off-limits ('My diary? ⛔'), or give a serious warning ('Trying to pet that stray cat? Bro, ⛔'). It's blunt, clear, and leaves no room for debate.
Symbolism
- Absolute Prohibition
- Strong Rejection
- Clear Warning or Danger
Common Usage Scenarios
- Rejecting a terrible idea in a group chat.
- Telling someone a topic or place is totally off-limits.
- Reacting to news about something being banned or cancelled.
Usage Examples in Conversation
"Should we ask for a deadline extension?" "⛔ The professor said no exceptions."
"Can I borrow your car?" "⛔⛔⛔ Not happening."
"They're adding ads to the paid subscription now." "Wow, that's a hard ⛔ from me."
"Thinking about texting my ex..." "DUDE. ⛔⛔⛔ Stop yourself."
"The entrance to the backstage is ⛔ for everyone without a pass."
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it for strong, definitive 'no's, not for minor disagreements.
- It can come across as harsh, so maybe don't use it with your boss.
- Pair it with other emojis (like 😬 or 😅) to soften the tone a bit if needed.
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