NG button Emoji
🆖 · U+1F196 · Emoji 0.6
What does the NG button emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Literally, 🆖 represents a no good or NG button, often found on electronic devices or machinery, indicating something is not functioning properly or is unacceptable. Figuratively, it is used to express strong disapproval, rejection, or dislike, similar to saying no or not good. In slang, 🆖 can also signify a veto or refusal, especially in informal or casual conversations. This emoji is frequently used to convey a negative opinion or to dismiss an idea.
How the NG button emoji is used
In texting and social media captions, 🆖 is often employed to quickly convey a negative reaction or to express disagreement, with a tone that can range from playful to serious. On platforms like TikTok and in comment sections, this emoji is used to add a touch of humor or sarcasm to a post or remark, particularly among younger generations. The tone and intent behind 🆖 can vary greatly depending on the context and the relationship between the sender and recipient. Its usage is more prevalent in informal online interactions.
NG button emoji examples
- just saw the new movie and honestly 🆖 would not recommend
- tried that new restaurant and it was 🆖 way too expensive
How to copy the NG button emoji
To use the NG button 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+1F196), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
NG button emoji on different platforms
How the NG button emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.
NG button Emoji Details
| Emoji | 🆖 |
| Name | NG button |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+1F196 |
| Shortcode | :ng_button: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
NG button Emoji FAQ
Literally, 🆖 represents a no good or NG button, often found on electronic devices or machinery, indicating something is not functioning properly or is unacceptable. Figuratively, it is used to express strong disapproval, rejection, or dislike, similar to saying no or not good.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste 🆖 wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F196, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :ng_button:.
People also search for the NG button emoji as button.