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🔞🔞 EmojiUnicode: 1F51E

Content for adults only.

Released in The 🔞 emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of the Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictograms block, designed to indicate age-restricted content.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🔞 emoji represents a strict age restriction, signaling that the associated content is not appropriate for anyone under the age of 18. It is primarily used to denote material involving explicit themes such as sexuality, violence, strong language, or other adult-oriented elements that could be harmful to minors. This emoji serves as a visual warning to promote responsible content sharing, helping platforms and users enforce legal and ethical guidelines to protect younger audiences from exposure to potentially damaging material.

Symbolism

  • Protection of minors from inappropriate or harmful content
  • Indication of mature themes that require age verification
  • Enforcement of societal and legal age limits for viewing explicit material

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Warning labels on social media posts or videos containing adult themes
  • Age gates on websites, apps, or online forums to restrict access
  • Indicating NSFW (Not Safe For Work) content in chats or messages

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, this movie has some intense scenes, so it's 🔞 only—don't watch if you're under 18!
Just sharing this article, but be careful, it's 🔞 content with adult themes.
This game is super fun but rated for older players, 🔞 if you're not 18 yet.
Warning: The story ahead includes spoilers and explicit parts, so 🔞 folks only.
Can't believe that show is so wild—totally 🔞, make sure you're old enough!

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Always use 🔞 to clearly mark content that is legally or ethically restricted for minors, ensuring users are aware before engaging.
  • Avoid misusing it for non-adult content to prevent confusion or desensitization, and comply with platform rules to avoid penalties.
  • Consider cultural differences in age restrictions when using it internationally, as perceptions of appropriate content vary.

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⚠️

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A general alert for potential hazards or cautionary content.

🚭

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🍻

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Represents alcohol, which is commonly age-restricted in many regions.

🔪

Kitchen Knife

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💣

Bomb

Denotes explosive or high-risk content that may require age warnings.

📵

No Mobile Phones

A prohibition sign for restricted areas or activities, similar to age limits.

🚯

No Littering

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👮

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Enforces laws, including those related to age-restricted activities.

🔒

Locked

Symbolizes security or access control, often used with age-gated content.