🚩 Red Flag
Stable🌍UniversalDefinition
A warning sign about a person or situation. Used to call out behaviors that suggest someone is toxic, untrustworthy, or problematic. Went massively viral in 2021 when Twitter started the 'red flag' meme trend where people listed their dealbreakers.
Translation for Parents
This means 'warning sign' or 'dealbreaker.' If your kid says someone is 'a walking red flag,' that person has problematic behavior. If your kid posts a bunch of red flags about something you said... maybe reflect on that one.
Examples
“he said he doesn't like dogs 🚩🚩🚩”
“He said he doesn't like dogs, which is a major warning sign / dealbreaker”
Cringe Score
Safe to use
Fully parent-safe. This one crossed into mainstream usage so hard that HR departments use it now. You're fine.
Category
emoji
Peak
2021-10
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
editorial, reddit