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👈Backhand Index Pointing Left EmojiUnicode: 1F448
A hand with index finger pointing left. Used to show direction, point things out, or highlight previous messages.
Released in Released in 2010 with Unicode 6.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
👈 Yo! This emoji basically means 'look left' or 'check out what's over here.' You can use it to literally point left, or when you wanna direct someone's attention to something cool you just said or sent. It's like saying 'psst, check this out!' Super handy for navigating convos or pointing to previous messages.
Symbolism
- Direction and guidance
- Attention and focus
- Reference to past information
Common Usage Scenarios
- Pointing to something on the left side in real life or in a photo
- Directing someone to check out your previous message in a chat
- Showing where to find something in a document or webpage
Usage Examples in Conversation
Hey, the cafe you're looking for is just 👈 over there, next to the bank! 👍
Scroll up 👈 I already answered that question two messages ago lol 😂
Check out this sick view from my window 👈👈👈 😍
The answer to your problem is 👈 right there in chapter 3, page 45 📖
Look 👈 that's the guy I was telling you about! 👀
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it when literally pointing left or referencing something to the left
- Perfect for directing attention to previous messages in long threads
- Combine with other emojis to make your direction more clear and fun
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