๐ซ prohibited Emoji - Copy & Paste Free
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What Does the ๐ซ prohibited Emoji Mean?
The prohibited emoji is a bold red circle crossed by a diagonal red slash, the universal 'no' sign seen on street signs and warnings worldwide. It flatly declares that something is banned, forbidden, or not allowed. Empty in the middle, it reads as a blanket refusal, a hard stop, or a firm rejection of whatever it's placed beside.
At a Glance
| Name | ๐ซ prohibited |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | U+1F6AB |
| Category | Symbols |
| Introduced | Unicode 6.0 ยท iOS 6.0+ |
| Also Known As | no_entry_sign |
Last updated: September 2026
prohibited on Different Platforms
This emoji may look different across platforms. Here is how prohibited emoji appears on popular platforms:
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Shortcodes for prohibited ๐ซ
Use these shortcodes to type the prohibited emoji in Slack, Discord, and GitHub:
About prohibited Emoji
Usage: People slap ๐ซ in front of a word or emoji to negate it ('๐ซ spoilers,' '๐ซ cap') or to signal rules, bans, and dealbreakers. It's the go-to for saying 'nope,' shutting something down, and marking behavior or content that's off-limits. Moderators put it in channel descriptions to flag rules, where its meaning needs no translation.
Approved in Unicode 6.0 in 2010, carrying the alias 'no entry sign.' It draws directly from real-world prohibition signage governed by international standards, where a red ring and slash universally mean 'this action is not permitted,' making it instantly legible across languages.
What Does the ๐ซ prohibited Emoji Mean?
The ๐ซ emoji is part of the Symbols category. It is commonly used in digital communication to visually represent prohibited.
First introduced in Unicode 6.0, this emoji has become a staple in everyday messaging across platforms including iOS, Android, WhatsApp, and social media.
You may also find this emoji by searching for its alternative names: no_entry_sign.
Word Associations
People often pair the ๐ซ prohibited emoji with these words and ideas:
prohibited Emoji in Other Languages
How to say the ๐ซ prohibited emoji name around the world:
| English | ๐ซprohibited |
|---|---|
| Espaรฑol | ๐ซprohibido |
| Franรงais | ๐ซinterdit |
| Deutsch | ๐ซverboten |
| ๆฅๆฌ่ช | ๐ซ็ฆๆญข |
| ไธญๆ | ๐ซ็ฆๆญข |
| เคนเคฟเคจเฅเคฆเฅ | ๐ซเคจเคฟเคทเคฟเคฆเฅเคง |
| ุงูุนุฑุจูุฉ | ๐ซู ุญุธูุฑ |
Emoji names are based on the Unicode CLDR short names for each language.
When to Use ๐ซ prohibited Emoji
- when discussing block
- when discussing forbidden
Platform Support
This emoji is supported on iOS 6.0+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major social media platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, and TikTok.
How to Copy ๐ซ
Simply click the "Copy" button above to copy ๐ซ prohibited emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents. Works on all devices and platforms!
Technical Details
Use these code snippets to add the ๐ซ prohibited emoji in your projects:
U+1F6AB🚫🚫content: '\1F6AB';"\u{1F6AB}""\U0001F6AB""\uD83D\uDEAB""\uD83D\uDEAB""\u{1F6AB}""\u{1F6AB}"Use these codes to insert the prohibited emoji in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Perfect for web developers and designers.
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๐ซ prohibited Emoji in Real Chats
Here's how people use the ๐ซ prohibited emoji in everyday messages, captions and comments:
- โprohibited? Say less ๐ซโ: a quick reaction that works in any DM or group chat.
- โThis is such a block moment ๐ซโ: perfect for texts, Stories and captions.
- โ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซโ: stack the prohibited emoji for extra emphasis and vibes.
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๐ซ Usage Examples
Here are some practical ways to use the ๐ซ prohibited emoji in your messages:
- ๐ซ phones at the dinner table, house rule
- Me to my own bad decisions at 2am: ๐ซ
- ๐ซ spoilers please, I haven't finished the finale
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between ๐ซ and โ?
๐ซ is the general prohibition sign, an empty red circle with a slash meaning 'not allowed.' โ (no entry) is the solid red circle with a white horizontal bar, matching the traffic sign that specifically means 'do not enter.'
How do people use ๐ซ to mean 'no'?
Placing ๐ซ before a word or emoji cancels it out, as in '๐ซ cap' (no lie) or '๐ซ drama.' On its own it's a blunt refusal or 'nope,' a quick way to shut down an idea or request.
Does ๐ซ have anything in its center?
No, the ๐ซ emoji is an empty red ring with a diagonal slash, leaving the middle blank. That's what makes it a general-purpose 'forbidden' symbol you can pair with any word or emoji to negate it.