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๐๐ฝ pointing up emoji
The pointing up emoji ๐๐ฝ depicts a backhand with its index finger pointing upward. It is used to indicate an upward direction or draw attention to something above. In messages, it can also refer to pointing or directing attention upward.
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- Category
- People & Body
- Unicode version
- 6.0
- Release year
- 2010
- Unicode sequence
- U+1F446 U+1F3FD
- Emoji version
- 1.0
What does ๐๐ฝ mean?
A white hand with the index finger pointing upward, often depicted in a cartoon-like style with a light skin tone. This emoji is officially designated to indicate pointing upward or directing attention to something above. It is part of the hand-single-finger series in the People & Body category.
Common uses
- Directing attention upward: 'Look at the sky ๐'
- Indicating a choice or option: 'Which one do you prefer? ๐'
- In cultural contexts, sometimes used to signify 'up' or 'elevate' in a metaphorical sense: 'Let's take this conversation to a higher level ๐'
In a message
Please check the notice board on the wall ๐
I think the answer is in the section marked with ๐
Feeling inspired today ๐ Let's aim high!
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What does ๐๐ฝ mean?
A white hand with the index finger pointing upward, often depicted in a cartoon-like style with a light skin tone. This emoji is officially designated to indicate pointing upward or directing attention to something above. It is part of the hand-single-finger series in the People & Body category.
How do I copy White Up Pointing Backhand Index: Medium Skin Tone?
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