Safety pin emoji meaning

The safety pin emoji shows a small metal pin with a clasp designed to securely fasten items such as fabric or clothing. This emoji is often used in conversations about crafting, sewing, or tasks that involve holding materials together. It can also symbolize safety, protection, or unity and is sometimes tied to punk rock culture, where safety pins are worn as a bold fashion statement. Its adaptable meaning allows people to use it to convey ideas of security, resourcefulness, or a unique sense of style in their messages.

The safety pin emoji was approved in Unicode 11.0 and added in Emoji 11.0, see related proposal L2/17249