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👋Waving Hand EmojiUnicode: 1F44B

A hand waving hello or goodbye. Used for greetings, farewells, or just saying hi to someone.

Released in Released in 2010 with Unicode 6.0

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Meaning and Interpretation

👋 This one's super simple - it means hello or goodbye! Think of it like waving to someone across the street or when you're leaving a chat. It's that friendly 'what's up!' or 'see ya later!' vibe. Super chill, super welcoming. Use it when you're popping into a conversation or making your exit. It's like the digital version of a head nod and smile.

Symbolism

  • Greeting and welcome
  • Farewell and departure
  • Friendly acknowledgment

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Saying hi when joining a group chat
  • Signing off from a conversation
  • Reacting to someone's good news like 'congrats!' with a friendly wave
  • Replying to a morning text with a quick 'morning! 👋'
  • Ending a work email to a colleague with 'see ya! 👋'

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey everyone! 👋 What's up with you guys? 👋
Alright, I gotta run! Talk later! 👋👋
Thanks for the help! 👋 See ya tomorrow!
Just saw your message! 👋 What's good?
Good morning! 👋 How's everyone doing today? 👋

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Keep it casual - this is for friendly chats, not serious stuff
  • Great for both hellos and goodbyes, super flexible
  • Don't overthink it - if you'd wave in person, this works!
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