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👍Thumbs Up EmojiUnicode: 1F44D
A hand gesture showing an upturned thumb. Used to express approval, agreement, or that everything is okay.
Released in Released in 2010 with Unicode 6.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
👍 This is the ultimate 'yes' emoji. It's like giving a high-five but with your thumb. You use it when you totally agree with someone, when you think an idea is awesome, or just to say 'okay, got it' without sounding boring. It's super friendly and gets the point across fast. Think of it as your go-to for showing you're on board with something.
Symbolism
- Approval and agreement
- Quality and excellence
- Positive reinforcement
Common Usage Scenarios
- Replying to a message saying 'got it' or 'will do'
- Reacting to a friend's great idea or plan
- Showing support for someone's post or comment
- Confirming a task is complete
- Agreeing with someone's opinion in a group chat
Usage Examples in Conversation
Friend: 'Pizza for dinner tonight?' You: '👍'
Boss: 'Can you finish this by tomorrow?' You: '👍 No problem'
Coworker: 'Check out this new design' You: '🔥👍'
Mom: 'Don't forget to call grandma' You: '👍 Will do'
Friend: 'Just booked the tickets!' You: '👍 Awesome!'
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it instead of typing 'ok' to sound more friendly
- Perfect for quick acknowledgments in work chats
- Don't use it when you actually need to explain something - it can seem dismissive if overused
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