black flag

This emoji depicts a black flag waving in the wind. Historically, it was used to symbolize pirates or rebels.

In modern times, it is also used to represent resistance or defiance. In sports, it can also be used as a signal for a warning or disqualification.

Originating from the 18th-century pirates' 'Jolly Roger,' which was a black flag with a skull and crossbones, its meaning has expanded in modern culture to symbolize anti-establishment, resistance, and freedom.

Recently, this emoji has also been used in cybersecurity or hacking culture, and frequently appears in games and movies as a symbol of adventure and challenge. It is also used in some sports as a signal to indicate a referee's decision.