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🛑 Stop Sign Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The stop sign is one of the most recognized symbols on Earth — that red octagon transcends language barriers. Fun fact: it wasn't standardized to red until 1954. Used online as a firm "stop what you're doing" or to set hard boundaries.
When to Use
Use for stop, halt, traffic, or telling someone to wait.
Example Usage
- “Stop right there 🛑”
- “Traffic stop 🛑”
- “Hold on 🛑”
Popular Combinations
🛑✋
Stop and wait
🛑🚗
Traffic stop
🛑⚠️
Warning to stop
How Stop Sign looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🛑 mean in a text message?▼
The stop sign is one of the most recognized symbols on Earth — that red octagon transcends language barriers. Fun fact: it wasn't standardized to red until 1954. Used online as a firm "stop what you're doing" or to set hard boundaries. Use for stop, halt, traffic, or telling someone to wait. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Can I use 🛑 in social media bios?▼
Travel and location emoji are popular in bios, especially on Instagram and Twitter. Use Stop Sign to show where you're from, where you've traveled, or your dream destinations. They render correctly across all major platforms.
How do I type 🛑 with a keyboard shortcut?▼
On Windows, press Win + . (period) to open the emoji picker and search. On Mac, press Ctrl + Cmd + Space. On iPhone, switch to the emoji keyboard. On Android, tap the smiley icon on your keyboard. You can also copy it directly from this page.
What is the shortcode for 🛑?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:octagonal_sign:` to insert the Stop Sign emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f6d1
Category
Travel & Places
Added
Unicode 3.0
Shortcodes
:octagonal_sign:Keywords
octagonal
When to Use 🛑 Stop Sign
Use for stop, halt, traffic, or telling someone to wait.
- •Send 🛑 when you want to express or reference "stop sign" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🛑 in conversations about octagonal to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🛑 Stop Sign on social media posts, stories, or comments related to stop sign
- •Add 🛑 to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to stop sign
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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