No one under eighteen emoji ๐ (18+ symbol)
๐ is โno one under eighteenโ: the number 18 crossed out in a red prohibition circle, the Japanese 18+ sign for age-restricted content.
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What the no one under eighteen ๐ (18+ symbol) emoji means
๐ is โno one under eighteenโ: the number 18 crossed out in a red prohibition circle, the Japanese 18+ sign for age-restricted content. It means adults only โ used as a content warning on spicy posts, in bios of adult accounts, in โNSFWโ threads and, jokingly, on anything mildly rude. From a guy or a girl in a private chat it flags that what follows is suggestive. It is one of the few emoji that platforms sometimes treat as a signal in moderation, so it is worth using it only where it is meant. Added in Emoji 1.0 (2015).
Unicode name: no one under eighteen ยท U+1F51E ยท Emoji 0.6 (original set) ยท group: Symbols.
How people use it
- Content warning: adult or explicit material
- Bios: marking an 18+ account
- Joke: on anything a little suggestive
- Actual signage: age limits for alcohol, gambling, films
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| no one under eighteenU+1F51E | Adults only, 18+ | |
| prohibitedU+1F6AB | Not allowed | |
| no entryU+26D4 | Do not enter | |
| fireU+1F525 | Hot, spicy | |
| smiling face with hornsU+1F608 | Naughty |
Questions people ask
What does ๐ mean?
Adults only โ an 18+ content warning. The design is the Japanese age-restriction sign.
What does ๐ mean from a guy?
That what he is about to send or ask is sexual or suggestive. It is an explicit heads-up.
Is it the 18 plus emoji?
Yes. There is no plain โ18+โ emoji; ๐ is the standard way to write it.
What does ๐๐ mean?
The ๐ emoji is the no one under eighteen symbol, and ๐ is a bikini. When paired, they suggest age-restricted content involving swimwear or beachwear. The ๐ part gives the age warning, while the ๐ hints at the subject.
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