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☝🏾☝🏾 Index Finger Up: Dark Skin Tone EmojiUnicode: 261D 1F3FE

Index finger pointing up with dark skin tone.

Released in Added in Unicode 6.0 in 2010, with skin tone modifier from Unicode 8.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The ☝🏾 emoji, showing an index finger pointed upward with a dark skin tone, is often used to represent pointing something out, making a statement, or drawing attention to something important. It can also carry a reminder or suggestion tone."

Symbolism

Attention: The raised finger symbolizes calling for attention or emphasis.
Reminder: It can serve as a prompt or gentle reminder for something important or upcoming.
Agreement: It can signal affirmation or that you agree with a specific statement.

Common Usage Scenarios

When you want to highlight a key point during a conversation or reminder.
As a way to tell someone 'pay attention' or 'listen up'.
To refer back to something previously mentioned in the conversation.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, don’t forget about our meeting at 3 PM today ☝🏾.

This is the most important thing you should remember ☝🏾.

Oh, and one more thing ☝🏾, make sure to send me the report by tomorrow.

Yes, that’s exactly what I meant ☝🏾!

We need to address this issue first before we move on ☝🏾.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

It’s commonly used in casual conversations but can also be used in formal contexts to make a point.
Can be perceived as assertive, so use carefully in sensitive situations.
Be mindful of cultural contexts where pointing may be considered impolite.