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🙅Person Gesturing NO EmojiUnicode: 1F645
A person signaling refusal.
Released in The 🙅 emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of the standard emoji set, initially representing a woman gesturing no, and later expanded for gender inclusivity.
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Meaning and Interpretation
The 🙅 emoji shows a person with arms crossed in an 'X' shape, universally indicating refusal, disagreement, or negation. It conveys a strong sense of rejection in casual conversations, helping to express boundaries, deny requests, or signal disapproval without words. Originating from common body language, it's often used to emphasize a 'no' response in digital communication, making it clear and emphatic in both friendly and assertive contexts.
Symbolism
- Rejection and denial, representing the act of saying no to ideas or invitations.
- Setting personal boundaries, symbolizing the need for space or limits in interactions.
- Universal gesture for prohibition, indicating something is not allowed or should be stopped.
Common Usage Scenarios
- In everyday chats to decline invitations or offers, such as refusing plans with friends.
- On social media to express disagreement with opinions or posts in comments and replies.
- In professional emails or texts to politely indicate rejection of proposals or ideas.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Hey, I really can't make it to the movie tonight 🙅, maybe next time!
That plan sounds risky, I'm out on this one 🙅♂️.
No more coffee for me today, it's making me jittery 🙅.
I have to say no to working overtime again 🙅, I need a break.
Don't even think about spoilers for the show 🙅!
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it in informal settings to avoid seeming rude in professional or sensitive conversations.
- Consider cultural contexts, as gestures can vary in meaning across different regions.
- Combine with other emojis for clarity, like 🙅🚫 to strongly emphasize a prohibition.