leftwards hand Emoji

🫲 · U+1FAF2 · Emoji 14.0

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What does the leftwards hand emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

In everyday digital communication, 🫲 often represents a refusal to shake hands or participate in an activity, and is also used to express dismissal or rejection. Literally, 🫲 depicts a left hand with the palm facing outward, which can signify a hand or a gesture directed to the left. Figuratively, it can be used to convey a sense of direction or guidance, while in slang, it may imply a sense of refusal or disinterest. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used, but it is often employed to convey a sense of opposition or disagreement.

leftwards hand in every skin tone

This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.

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How the leftwards hand emoji is used

This emoji is frequently used in informal online interactions, such as texting and social media comments, to add a touch of personality and humor to a message. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, 🫲 can be used to enhance the tone of a caption or comment, often to convey a lighthearted or sarcastic tone. The tone and intended meaning of 🫲 can differ across generations and platforms, with younger users often employing it in a more playful or ironic manner. In group chats and online forums, 🫲 can be used to quickly convey a sense of disagreement or dismissal without having to type out a lengthy response.

leftwards hand emoji examples

How to copy the leftwards hand emoji

To use the leftwards hand 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+1FAF2), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

More about leftwards hand

Also known as

handhandshakeholdleftleftwardleftwardsreachshake

leftwards hand emoji on different platforms

How the leftwards hand emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
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leftwards hand Emoji Details

Emoji🫲
Nameleftwards hand
CategoryPeople & Body
CodepointsU+1FAF2
Shortcode:leftwards_hand:
Emoji version14.0
Unicode version14.0
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leftwards hand Emoji FAQ

What does the leftwards hand emoji mean?

In everyday digital communication, 🫲 often represents a refusal to shake hands or participate in an activity, and is also used to express dismissal or rejection. Literally, 🫲 depicts a left hand with the palm facing outward, which can signify a hand or a gesture directed to the left.

How do I copy and paste the leftwards hand emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste 🫲 wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the leftwards hand emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1FAF2, introduced in Emoji version 14.0 (Unicode 14.0). Its shortcode is :leftwards_hand:.

What are other names for the leftwards hand emoji?

People also search for the leftwards hand emoji as hand, handshake, hold, left, leftward.

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