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🫲 Leftwards Hand Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Rocking the flat hand pointing to the left, palm visible. Used to present something, indicate direction, or gesture toward the left side.
When to Use
Use to present something on the left, indicate direction, or pair with rightwards hand for a presenting gesture.
Example Usage
- “And on this side 🫲”
- “Look over here 🫲”
- “Back that way 🫲”
Popular Combinations
🫲🫱
Presenting both sides
🫲⬅️
Go left
🫲🎁
Here's something for you
How Leftwards Hand looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🫲 mean in a text message?▼
Rocking the flat hand pointing to the left, palm visible. Used to present something, indicate direction, or gesture toward the left side. Use to present something on the left, indicate direction, or pair with rightwards hand for a presenting gesture. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 🫲?▼
You can use the Leftwards Hand emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 🫲 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Leftwards Hand emoji is encoded as U+1faf2 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🫲 and in CSS content: "\1faf2". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🫲?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:leftwards_hand:` to insert the Leftwards Hand emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🫲 a newer emoji?▼
The Leftwards Hand emoji was added in Unicode 14.0, making it relatively new. If someone sees a blank square □ instead of this emoji, their device probably needs a software update.
Unicode
U+1faf2
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 14.0
Shortcodes
:leftwards_hand:Keywords
palmoffer
When to Use 🫲 Leftwards Hand
Use to present something on the left, indicate direction, or pair with rightwards hand for a presenting gesture.
- •Send 🫲 when you want to express or reference "leftwards hand" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🫲 in conversations about palm or offer to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🫲 Leftwards Hand on social media posts, stories, or comments related to leftwards hand
- •Combine 🫲 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about palm, offer
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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