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🧷Safety Pin EmojiUnicode: 1F9F7
It's a small metal pin with a protective clasp. Used to fasten fabric, make quick repairs, or in arts and crafts.
Released in Released in 2020 as part of Emoji 11.0.
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Meaning and Interpretation
🧷 Okay, so this isn't just for your grandma's sewing kit anymore! The safety pin emoji is lowkey iconic. It can mean a literal quick fix, like 'my pants ripped, brb 🧷' energy. Figuratively, it's all about holding things together—a relationship, a plan, your sanity. It got big as a symbol of solidarity and support, especially online. You might also use it for anything crafty, DIY, or punk/alternative vibes. It's that simple, useful tool you didn't know you needed in your emoji arsenal.
Symbolism
- Holding things together (literally and figuratively)
- Support and solidarity
- DIY, craft, and punk culture
Common Usage Scenarios
- Telling a friend you did a quick, temporary repair on something.
- Expressing that you're keeping it all together (even if it's a struggle!).
- Talking about a DIY project, sewing, or punk fashion.
Usage Examples in Conversation
My bag strap just broke. Good thing I had a safety pin! 🧷
Just holding my life together with a safety pin and some hope today. 🧷😅
That outfit is fire! Love the safety pin details. 🔥🧷
The group project is a mess, but we're safety-pinning it together. 🧷🧷🧷
Went full DIY and safety-pinned my new patches on my jacket. 🧷✂️
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Great for literal repair talk, but the figurative 'holding it together' meaning is super common.
- Using multiple pins (🧷🧷🧷) can emphasize how fragile or 'pinned together' something is.
- It's generally a positive or neutral emoji, often associated with resourcefulness and support.
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