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πŸ‘ Thumbs Up emoji

[thuhmz-uhp ih-moh-jee]

What doesΒ πŸ‘ Thumbs Up emoji mean?

The thumbs-up emoji is used to express assent, approval, or encouragement in digital communications, especially in Western cultures.

Where does πŸ‘ Thumbs Up emoji come from?

Examples of πŸ‘ Thumbs Up emoji

We got you covered πŸ‘
HuffPost, (Facebook), August, 2017
Keep your eyes open and your feet moving forward,you will find what you need in life...πŸ‘πŸ‘
@jay_clinx, March, 2018
Nottingham Arts Theatre is open its doors to the homeless again tonight from 8 p.m. They will take dogs. Please share πŸ‘
@BilboroughDrama, March, 2018
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Who uses πŸ‘ Thumbs Up emoji?

In some cultures, including Australia, Greece, and the Middle East, the thumbs-up gesture can be considered obscene, equivalent to β€œUp yours!”

In many Western cultures, the thumbs-up emoji enjoys a wide range of use in text messages, social-media posts, and other forms of digital communication. On its own, a thumbs-up emoji can indicate β€œOK” or β€œGot it.” For example, if one person asked to meet another at 2:30, the other person could acknowledge the appointment with a thumbs-up emoji. The thumbs-up emoji also frequently punctuates text, sometimes in strings for additional emphasis, to indicate positivity, agreement, approval, encouragement, or assurance, an equivalent to β€œAwesome!” or Great job!”. Someone might comment β€œThat looks great! πŸ‘β€ to celebrate a piece of online artwork. Another person might post β€œPlease subscribe to my channel if you like my content! πŸ‘β€ to solicit support or to say thanks.

As with much of language, the thumbs-up emoji can also be used sarcastically: β€œWay to ruin the party πŸ‘.” It’s also sometimes used in reference to the β€œThis guy” meme (e.g., β€œWho’s got two thumbs and a ticket to the premiere of Black Panther? This guy”).

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