Wastebasket Emoji Meaning 🗑
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🗑 | wastebasket | Represents a trash bin for discarding waste or deleting content | Objects | U+1F5D1 | :wastebasket: |
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Meaning
The 🗑 emoji depicts a wastebasket or trash bin used to throw away garbage or unwanted items. It symbolizes removal, deletion, or disposal in both physical and digital environments.
Common Uses
- Indicating deletion or removal of files or messages.
- Representing trash or garbage in conversations.
- Signifying clearing or cleaning up digital space.
- Used in user interfaces to denote discard actions.
- Expressing rejection or dismissal informally.
Examples
Delete this message 🗑Clean up your desktop 🗑Throw it in the trash 🗑
Related Emojis
- 🗑️🗑️ Trash Can: Similar symbol emphasizing trash disposal in UI contexts.
- 🧹 Broom: Represents cleaning, often used with waste disposal.
- 🗃️ Card File Box: Storage rather than deletion, a contrast to wastebasket.
Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint U+1F5D1, added around Unicode 7.0 (~2014). Appearance varies slightly by platform but generally shows a bin or trash can. No skin tone variations.
FAQ
What does the 🗑 emoji mean?
A symbol for discarding or deleting items.
How is the 🗑 emoji used?
To indicate removal, deletion, or trash in text or interfaces.
Does the meaning of the 🗑 emoji change by context?
Its core idea of disposal stays the same, but it can imply digital deletion or literal trash depending on use.
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