wastebasket Emoji

Disposal and rejection are conveyed by the wastebasket emoji, which literally represents a container for holding trash or unwanted items. This emoji is used to signify something is worthless, useless, or unwanted, and can also be used figuratively to express that an idea or plan has been discarded. In slang, it can be used to describe something as trashy or of poor quality. It is also used to represent the act of deleting or getting rid of something.

The tone of messages using the wastebasket emoji can range from humorous to serious, depending on the context in which it is used. In texting and social media captions, this emoji is often used to add a lighthearted or sarcastic tone to a message, while in comments and online forums, it may be used to express strong disagreement or dismissal. On platforms like TikTok, the wastebasket emoji is frequently used in a playful or ironic way to react to a video or comment. The use of this emoji can vary across different age groups and online communities, with younger generations often using it in a more casual and humorous way.

To use the wastebasket 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+1F5D1 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.