๐ฌ๏ธ Open Mailbox with Raised Flag emoji meaning
๐ฌ๏ธ means you have mail, a message or a delivery waiting. People use it for new emails, letters, parcels and newsletters. The Apple artwork shows a blue mailbox on a wooden post with its door open, a letter inside and a red flag raised.
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What ๐ฌ๏ธ means
It is a plain object emoji with a mild, friendly tone. It often means "check your inbox" or "I sent it". On real US-style mailboxes the flag is raised to tell the carrier there is outgoing mail, but as an emoji the raised flag is read as something new or waiting. Brands often use it for newsletter signups.
At work
It is used to say an email or file has been sent, or to ask someone to check their inbox.
๐ฌ๏ธ How people use it
- Telling someone you sent an email or file
- Saying a letter or parcel arrived
- Asking someone to check their inbox
- Promoting a newsletter or mailing list
Example messages
Sent the report, check your inbox ๐ฌ
Your birthday card came today ๐ฌ thank you
Did you get my email? ๐ฌ
Package finally here ๐ฌ๐ฆ
Common ๐ฌ๏ธ combinations
- ๐ฌโ๏ธA letter or email has arrived
- ๐ฌ๐ฆA parcel or delivery has come
๐ฌ๏ธ vs similar emojis
| ๐ฌ๏ธ vs ๐ญ | ๐ญ shows an open mailbox with the flag lowered, which suggests no new mail, while ๐ฌ๏ธ has the flag up. |
|---|---|
| ๐ฌ๏ธ vs ๐ซ | ๐ซ is a closed mailbox with the flag up, while ๐ฌ๏ธ is open and shows the letter inside. |
Emoji details
| Name | open mailbox with raised flag |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+1F4EC U+FE0F |
| Category | Objects |
| Keywords | flag, mail, mailbox, open, postbox, raised |
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FAQ
What does the ๐ฌ๏ธ open mailbox with raised flag emoji mean?
๐ฌ๏ธ means you have mail, a message or a delivery waiting. People use it for new emails, letters, parcels and newsletters. The Apple artwork shows a blue mailbox on a wooden post with its door open, a letter inside and a red flag raised.
What does the raised flag on ๐ฌ mean?
In emoji use it means there is mail waiting. On real US mailboxes the raised flag tells the carrier there is outgoing mail to collect.
Is ๐ฌ used for email or real mail?
Both. People use it for emails, letters, parcels and online messages.
Are the backgrounds transparent?
Yes, every PNG has a transparent background.