noun Internet Slang

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/rɛd flæɑ/ · noun · slang

The red flag emoji β€” marks warning-sign behavior, especially in dating; spam it to flag something sketchy.

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Represents a red flag β€” a warning sign of bad or concerning behavior, especially in dating and relationships. People spam 🚩 to call out a dealbreaker.

β€œHe doesn't tip waiters πŸš©πŸš©πŸš©β€
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Used for any sketchy, off, or concerning trait, not just romantic.

β€œThe job listing says "must be a family" πŸš©β€
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There's a related "green flag" 🟒 for positive, healthy traits.

β€œHe texts back quickly, green flag honestly.”
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🚩 In A Sentence

"I don't read" 🚩
Brings up his ex on the first date 🚩🚩
The vibes here are giving 🚩

Origin & Usage

The red flag emoji became shorthand for warning-sign behavior around 2021, when a viral Twitter trend had people pairing 🚩 with dealbreaker statements. It built on the older "red flag" idiom for danger signs.

Variants Red flagGreen flag🚩🚩🚩
Tags #gen-z#dating#internet#meme

People Also Ask

What does the 🚩 emoji mean?

The red flag emoji marks warning-sign behavior, especially in dating β€” people spam it to flag something sketchy.

Where did the 🚩 trend come from?

It went viral on Twitter around 2021, pairing the red flag emoji with dating dealbreakers.

What's the opposite of a red flag?

A "green flag" (🟒) marks positive, healthy traits in a person or situation.

How do you use the red flag emoji?

Add 🚩 after a concerning behavior, like "never apologizes 🚩."

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