The triangular flag is the internet’s universal red flag—your go-to symbol for sketchy vibes, walking dealbreakers, and “bestie, run” moments. Drop one for a mild yikes, stack five for a full-blown hazard siren, and watch the group chat instantly understand. It fuels dating-app roasts, hot-take takedowns, and that self-aware flex where someone admits, “Yes, I’m the problem,” and then adds another flag for emphasis. It’s also used playfully or flirtatiously—like admitting a chaotic habit and daring someone to ignore the warning anyway.
In the real world, a red pennant signals danger or stoppage (think racing red flag) and beach high-surf warnings, so the emoji naturally screams “proceed with caution.” On Apple/iOS, it’s a glossy, bright-red triangular pennant on a slim silver-gray pole with a little round cap, gently waving to the right—clean gradients, crisp edges, instantly recognizable in a feed full of 🚩🚩🚩. Beyond warnings, people use it to “plant a flag” on a win, mark a milestone, or flag a message/task like a digital sticky note. Meme-wise, it thrives in long chains, ironic self-drags, and dramatic storytelling—because sometimes the most efficient sentence is just a parade of tiny red triangles.
Definition
A triangular (a shape with three straight sides) flag on a post. A notification flag or reminder. Can also be used to represent a golf pin marking the hole on a golf green.
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Emoji History The emoji code/ image log of changes.
This emoji first appeared in OSX / iOS after the iOS 5 update.
Emoji General Information
Twitter Emoji Popularity (Rank)
842 of 2393
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ASCII Conversion
"Short Code" Name
:triangular_flag_on_post:
Keywords
Triangle, Triangular, Flag, Golf, Post, Flagpole
Previous Names:
Triangular Flag on Post
Unicode Category Information
Unicode Category
Transport and Map Symbols
Unicode Range
1F680–1F6FF
Unicode Subcategory
Signage and Other Symbols
Proposed Unicode Information & Notes
Unicode Category
Abstract Concepts
Unicode Subcategory
Signage and Other Symbols
Names & Annotations
TRIANGULAR FLAG ON POST = location information Temporary Notes: Location information, a flag
