sign of the horns Emoji
๐ค ยท U+1F918 ยท Emoji 1.0
What does the sign of the horns emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Literally, ๐ค represents a hand gesture where the index and pinky fingers are raised, while the middle and ring fingers are folded down, but figuratively it signifies rock on, approval, or enthusiasm, and in slang, it is often used to express excitement, solidarity, or irony, particularly in the context of music, sports, or internet culture. This hand sign originated in heavy metal music and has since been adopted by various subcultures. Its meaning can vary depending on the context, but it is often used to convey a sense of energy, rebellion, or playfulness. In some cases, ๐ค can also be used sarcastically or humorously to mock or ironicize a situation.
sign of the horns in every skin tone
This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.
๐ป Light๐ผ Medium-light๐ฝ Medium๐พ Medium-dark๐ฟ Dark
How the sign of the horns emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms like TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram are where ๐ค is most frequently used, often in captions, comments, or direct messages to express admiration, excitement, or solidarity with a particular artist, team, or cause. Tone can range from sincere and enthusiastic to ironic or humorous, depending on the user's intent and audience. On platforms like TikTok, ๐ค is often used in a more playful and creative way, whereas on Twitter, it may be used to express a stronger opinion or sentiment. Usage of ๐ค can also differ across generations, with younger users more likely to use it in a humorous or ironic way.
sign of the horns emoji examples
- just got tickets to the metallica concert ๐ค
- nailed my presentation at work today ๐ค
How to copy the sign of the horns emoji
To use the sign of the horns 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+1F918), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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sign of the horns emoji on different platforms
How the sign of the horns emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



sign of the horns Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ค |
| Name | sign of the horns |
| Category | People & Body |
| Codepoints | U+1F918 |
| Shortcode | :sign_of_the_horns: |
| Emoji version | 1.0 |
| Unicode version | 1.0 |
sign of the horns Emoji FAQ
Literally, ๐ค represents a hand gesture where the index and pinky fingers are raised, while the middle and ring fingers are folded down, but figuratively it signifies rock on, approval, or enthusiasm, and in slang, it is often used to express excitement, solidarity, or irony, particularly in the context of music, sports, or internet culture. This hand sign originated in heavy metal music and has since been adopted by various subcultures.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ค wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F918, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :sign_of_the_horns:.
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