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🤏 Pinching Hand Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Features a hand with thumb and index finger close together, indicating something very small. The universal gesture for 'a tiny bit' or 'just a little.'
When to Use
Use to indicate something small, a small amount, or 'just a tiny bit.' Also used humorously to comment on size.
Example Usage
- “Just a tiny bit 🤏”
- “I'm this close to losing it 🤏”
- “Small but mighty 🤏”
Popular Combinations
🤏🧂
Pinch of salt
🤏😤
This close to snapping
🤏☕
Tiny bit of coffee
How Pinching 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🤏 mean in a text message?▼
Features a hand with thumb and index finger close together, indicating something very small. The universal gesture for 'a tiny bit' or 'just a little.' Use to indicate something small, a small amount, or 'just a tiny bit.' Also used humorously to comment on size. 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 Pinching 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 Pinching Hand emoji is encoded as U+1f90f in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🤏 and in CSS content: "\1f90f". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🤏?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:pinching_hand:` to insert the Pinching Hand emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🤏 a newer emoji?▼
The Pinching Hand emoji was added in Unicode 12.0. It has broad support on modern devices but may not render on older phones or operating systems.
Unicode
U+1f90f
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 12.0
Shortcodes
:pinching_hand:Keywords
tinysmallsize
When to Use 🤏 Pinching Hand
Use to indicate something small, a small amount, or 'just a tiny bit.' Also used humorously to comment on size.
- •Send 🤏 when you want to express or reference "pinching hand" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🤏 in conversations about tiny or small to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🤏 Pinching Hand on social media posts, stories, or comments related to pinching hand
- •Combine 🤏 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about tiny, small, size
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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