🪧 Placard emoji meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🪧 | Placard | A handheld sign used for messages or protests | Objects | U+1FAA7 | :placard: |
Meaning
The 🪧 emoji depicts a rectangular placard or sign held up to display a message. It often symbolizes protests, announcements, or any event involving visual communication through signs.
Common Uses
- Indicating protests, rallies, or activism.
- Representing signs or boards used to convey messages.
- Highlighting announcements or notifications.
- As a metaphor for expressing opinions publicly.
Examples
Let's hit the streets 🪧✊Important notice 🪧 Please read carefullySupport the cause 🪧 #Equality
Related Emojis
- 📢 Loudspeaker: signals announcements via sound instead of a visual sign.
- 🗣️ Speaking Head: emphasizes vocal expression, unlike the visual placard.
- ✊ Raised Fist: often used alongside 🪧 for protest or solidarity.
- 📜 Scroll: a written message but not a sign held up publicly.
Technical Notes
The placard emoji is assigned codepoint U+1FAA7 and was introduced around Unicode 13.0 (circa 2020). Platform designs may vary, but all depict a handheld rectangular sign. This emoji does not support skin tone variations.
FAQ
What does the 🪧 emoji mean?
A symbol of a sign or placard used for displaying messages or protests.
How is the 🪧 emoji used?
Commonly to indicate protests, announcements, or to represent holding up a sign with a message.
Does the meaning of the 🪧 emoji change by context?
Its meaning shifts slightly depending on context, from activism to general announcements, but always involves a sign or message display.
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