backhand index pointing up Emoji
👆 · U+1F446 · Emoji 0.6
What does the backhand index pointing up emoji mean?
Literally, the backhand index pointing up emoji, 👆, represents a hand with its index finger pointing upwards, whereas figuratively it is used to point out something or someone, often to indicate attention or accusation, and in slang, it can mean I'm watching you or I know what you're doing, with a tone that can range from playful to warning. This emoji can also be used to express skepticism or to point out a mistake. In some contexts, it is used to signal that someone is being watched or judged.
backhand index pointing up in every skin tone
This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.
backhand index pointing up emoji examples
- just saw you sneaking an extra cookie 👆
- don't think you can get away with that 👆
How to copy the backhand index pointing up emoji
To use the backhand index pointing up 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+1F446), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
backhand index pointing up emoji on different platforms
How the backhand index pointing up emoji looks on your device and in the openly licensed sets that include it (Twitter / X (Twemoji), Google Noto Color Emoji, OpenMoji). See image credits.
backhand index pointing up Emoji Details
| Emoji | 👆 |
| Name | backhand index pointing up |
| Category | People & Body |
| Codepoints | U+1F446 |
| Shortcode | :point_up_2: |
| Sources | Unicode emoji list · codepoints.net |
| Emoji version | 0.6 (2010) |
backhand index pointing up Emoji FAQ
It is U+1F446, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). On GitHub, Slack and Discord you can type it as :point_up_2:.