Locked

Description

The locked emoji (🔒️) features a classic padlock design, symbolizing security, confidentiality, and protection. Commonly used to denote private messages or sensitive information, it resonates with themes of trust and safety in digital conversations. For instance, sharing it alongside a secret reveals a playful intention to keep things confidential. Culturally, locks often represent commitment, as seen in love locks attached to bridges, symbolizing unbreakable bonds. Next time you use it, think of the secrets and connections it helps preserve! The emoji version is 0.6, released in 2015.