multiply Emoji

✖️ · U+2716 U+FE0F · Emoji 0.6

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What does the multiply emoji mean?

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

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".

How the multiply emoji is used

Texting and social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter are common places where ✖️ is used to add a touch of informality and playfulness to messages and captions. The tone in which ✖️ is used can range from lighthearted and humorous to serious and dismissive, depending on the context and the relationship between the communicators. On platforms like TikTok, younger generations tend to use ✖️ more frequently in their videos and comments to express disagreement or dismissal. In comments sections, ✖️ can be used to visually respond to a post or comment with a clear indication of disapproval or disagreement.

multiply emoji examples

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

cancelmultiplicationsignx×

multiply emoji on different platforms

How the multiply 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
OpenMoji

multiply Emoji Details

Emoji✖️
Namemultiply
CategorySymbols
CodepointsU+2716 U+FE0F
Shortcode:multiply:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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multiply Emoji FAQ

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.

How do I copy and paste the multiply 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 multiply emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+2716 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :multiply:.

What are other names for the multiply emoji?

People also search for the multiply emoji as cancel, multiplication, sign.

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