White flag emoji meaning

The white flag emoji depicts a plain white flag, often shown as if it is gently waving in the wind. This flag has a long history as a universal symbol for surrender or calling for a truce, used in situations where individuals or groups want to stop fighting or resolve a conflict peacefully. Over time, the meaning of the white flag has expanded, and in digital communication, it is often used to express the need for a pause, the acknowledgment of defeat, or a playful way to request a break or compromise in a discussion. Its symbolism revolves around peace, resolution, and the willingness to step back from confrontation.

The white flag emoji was approved in Unicode 7.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/11052