no one under eighteen
Unicode: 1F51E
Description
A square sign with a black background and a white 'no entry' symbol (a circle with a diagonal line) in the center, typically indicating a restriction or prohibition.
Group:
Symbols > warning
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often conveys a sense of warning, restriction, prohibition, or refusal. Can be used to express a strong negative or 'do not' sentiment.
Backstory
The 'no entry' symbol is a standard road sign and public information symbol recognized globally. It was adopted into Unicode as part of the Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs block to represent various common signs and symbols for digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Indicating something is forbidden: 'No pets allowed here 😞'
- Expressing refusal: 'That's a definite no 😞'
- Warning: 'Do not touch 😞'
- Setting boundaries: 'No negativity today 😞'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely recognized as a universal symbol for 'no entry,' 'forbidden,' or 'do not proceed.' Used in road signs and various informational contexts.
East Asian culture:
Similar recognition as a universal prohibitory symbol. May be used in a more direct and less nuanced way than some other emojis.