no smoking Emoji
๐ญ ยท U+1F6AD ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the no smoking emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Smoking bans are often indicated by the ๐ญ symbol in public places, serving as a warning to refrain from smoking, and it is also used figuratively to represent a prohibition or rejection of something, with its literal definition being a sign that denotes a no-smoking area, usually in a physical location such as a restaurant, hotel, or public transportation, and in slang, it can represent a personal boundary or a way to express disapproval of a particular behavior. The ๐ญ symbol is widely recognized and used to convey a clear message about smoking restrictions. In addition to its literal meaning, the ๐ญ symbol can also be used to represent a broader sense of disapproval or rejection. Its usage has become increasingly common in digital communication to convey a sense of prohibition or warning.
How the no smoking emoji is used
In texting and social media captions, the ๐ญ symbol is often used to jokingly tell someone to stop doing something or to express disapproval of a particular behavior, with a tone that can range from playful to serious, depending on the context, and its usage can vary across different platforms, with younger generations using it more frequently in informal settings, such as TikTok comments or Snapchat stories. The symbol is also used in more formal settings, such as in signs and notices in public places, to clearly indicate a no-smoking policy. The tone of the ๐ญ symbol can be stern or humorous, depending on how it is used. Its usage has become more widespread with the rise of social media and digital communication.
no smoking emoji examples
- just saw someone smoking in the hospital ๐ญ
- stop making excuses and get to work ๐ญ
How to copy the no smoking emoji
To use the no smoking 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+1F6AD), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
no smoking emoji on different platforms
How the no smoking emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



no smoking Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ญ |
| Name | no smoking |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+1F6AD |
| Shortcode | :no_smoking: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
no smoking Emoji FAQ
Smoking bans are often indicated by the ๐ญ symbol in public places, serving as a warning to refrain from smoking, and it is also used figuratively to represent a prohibition or rejection of something, with its literal definition being a sign that denotes a no-smoking area, usually in a physical location such as a restaurant, hotel, or public transportation, and in slang, it can represent a personal boundary or a way to express disapproval of a particular behavior. The ๐ญ symbol is widely recognized and used to convey a clear message about smoking restrictions.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ญ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F6AD, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :no_smoking:.