Triangular Flag

A red triangular flag on a pole, pointing right.

The 🚩 Triangular Flag emoji is often used literally to indicate a marker, location, or warning flag. In modern online culture, especially in dating and social media, it’s widely recognized as shorthand for “red flag,” meaning a warning sign about someone’s behavior or a situation. It can be playful, serious, or sarcastic depending on context.

• Represents location markers or actual flags.
• Commonly used to signal warnings or problematic traits (“red flags”).
• Can also be decorative in event or celebration messages.