folding hand fan Emoji

Literally, 🪭 represents a folding hand fan, an object used to create a current of air for the purpose of cooling or refreshing oneself, whereas figuratively and in slang, it is often associated with the sound of clapping or applause, or as a symbol of dance or celebration, particularly in the context of performance or entertainment, where the fan's motion is likened to the rhythmic movement of hands clapping, and its cooling function is extended to convey a sense of something being cool or impressive. This emoji's meaning is closely tied to its visual representation, which clearly depicts a folding hand fan. In some contexts, the 🪭 emoji may also be used to express admiration or appreciation for a performance or skill.

To use the folding hand fan 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+1FAAD), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.