multiply Emoji
✖️ · U+2716 U+FE0F · Emoji 0.6
What does the multiply emoji mean?
Literally, ✖️ represents the mathematical operation of multiplication, but figuratively and in slang, it is often used to signify cancellation, rejection, or elimination, which is opposite to its literal meaning. This contrast in meaning is rooted in the symbol's use as a cross or "x" to mark something for deletion or cancellation. In digital communication, ✖️ is frequently employed to convey a sense of refusal or negation. Its meaning can also be extended to indicate a mistake or an error, serving as a visual shorthand for "wrong" or "incorrect".
multiply emoji examples
- just got my exam results and i got ✖️ on the math test
- dont even think about it ✖️ not happening tonight
How to copy the multiply emoji
To use the multiply 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+2716 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
multiply emoji on different platforms
How the multiply emoji looks on your device and in the openly licensed sets that include it (Twitter / X (Twemoji), Google Noto Color Emoji). See image credits.


multiply Emoji Details
| Emoji | ✖️ |
| Name | multiply |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+2716 U+FE0F |
| Shortcode | :heavy_multiplication_x: |
| Sources | Unicode emoji list · codepoints.net |
| Emoji version | 0.6 (2010) |
multiply Emoji FAQ
It is U+2716 U+FE0F, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). On GitHub, Slack and Discord you can type it as :heavy_multiplication_x:.
People also search for the multiply emoji as cancel, multiplication, sign.