closed mailbox with lowered flag Emoji
๐ช ยท U+1F4EA ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the closed mailbox with lowered flag emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Closed mailboxes are often used to signify no new messages or no mail, and are frequently used figuratively to convey that someone is not interested in receiving information or messages, or that a conversation is closed. Literally, a closed mailbox with a lowered flag indicates that there is no mail inside, and the flag is not raised to signal the mail carrier to stop. This emoji can also be used to express a sense of rejection or dismissal, and in slang, it can imply that someone is not open to feedback or criticism. In a broader sense, it can represent a sense of finality or closure.
How the closed mailbox with lowered flag emoji is used
In texting and social media captions, the closed mailbox emoji is often used to add a touch of humor or sarcasm to a message, particularly among younger generations who are familiar with the emoji's informal uses. On platforms like TikTok and Twitter, the emoji is frequently used in comments to express a sense of overwhelm or annoyance at receiving too many messages or notifications. The tone of the emoji can vary depending on the context, ranging from playful to dismissive, and its usage can differ across platforms and age groups. In some cases, the emoji is used to simply convey a sense of being unresponsive or unavailable.
closed mailbox with lowered flag emoji examples
- just got your message but im on vacation so ๐ช for the next week
- dont bother trying to contact me about this ๐ช
How to copy the closed mailbox with lowered flag emoji
To use the closed mailbox with lowered flag emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F4EA), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
closed mailbox with lowered flag emoji on different platforms
How the closed mailbox with lowered flag emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



closed mailbox with lowered flag Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ช |
| Name | closed mailbox with lowered flag |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F4EA |
| Shortcode | :closed_mailbox_with_lowered_flag: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
closed mailbox with lowered flag Emoji FAQ
Closed mailboxes are often used to signify no new messages or no mail, and are frequently used figuratively to convey that someone is not interested in receiving information or messages, or that a conversation is closed. Literally, a closed mailbox with a lowered flag indicates that there is no mail inside, and the flag is not raised to signal the mail carrier to stop.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ช wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F4EA, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :closed_mailbox_with_lowered_flag:.