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🫡Saluting Face EmojiUnicode: 1FAE1

A face showing a salute gesture.

Released in Introduced in Unicode 14.0 in September 2021 as part of new emoji additions to represent saluting actions.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The saluting face emoji, 🫡, depicts a human face with a hand raised in a military-style salute. It is commonly used to express respect, gratitude, or acknowledgment, often in a formal, playful, or ironic context. Originating from military traditions, this emoji conveys submission, loyalty, or appreciation in conversations, making it versatile for showing thanks to someone in authority or humorously indicating compliance in casual chats.

Symbolism

  • Respect and honor, symbolizing deference to authority or elders.
  • Gratitude and thanks, representing appreciation for help or kindness.
  • Playful acknowledgment, indicating sarcasm or light-hearted obedience in informal settings.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In military or formal discussions, to show respect or confirm orders.
  • In everyday conversations, to express thanks or appreciation to friends or colleagues.
  • In social media memes, for humorous or ironic representations of authority and compliance.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, thanks for covering my shift today! 🫡 You're a lifesaver.
Just finished the project on time. Reporting for more tasks! 🫡
Boss, your advice was spot on. I salute you! 🫡
When someone shares amazing food pics: That looks delicious, chef! 🫡
In a group chat: I'll handle the cleanup. 🫡 (proceeds to dodge the chore)

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it sincerely to avoid coming across as mocking or disrespectful in serious contexts.
  • Be mindful of cultural sensitivities, as saluting has strong military connotations in some regions.
  • Combine it with other emojis, like ❤️🫡, to enhance emotional expression and clarify intent.

Related Emojis

👍

Thumbs Up

Used to show approval or thanks, similar to expressing respect.

🙏

Folded Hands

Represents prayer or gratitude, often paired with saluting for deeper appreciation.

👏

Clapping Hands

Indicates applause or congratulations, complementing respectful gestures.

🤝

Handshake

Symbolizes agreement or partnership, like saluting in formal agreements.

❤️

Red Heart

Conveys love or affection, which can combine with 🫡 to show heartfelt thanks.

😊

Smiling Face

Adds a friendly tone to salutes, making them warmer and less formal.

🚀

Rocket

Represents achievement or readiness, often used with 🫡 in motivational contexts.

💪

Flexed Bicep

Shows strength or determination, paralleling the discipline in a salute.

👮

Police Officer

Relates to authority figures, enhancing themes of respect and order.

🎖️

Military Medal

Symbolizes awards and honor, directly tying into the saluting theme.