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👋 Waving Hand Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
That waving hand with motion lines suggesting back-and-forth movement. The standard greeting and farewell emoji, it carries a friendliness that plain text "hi" and "bye" can't match. It was part of the original emoji migration from Japanese carriers to Unicode. Some users also deploy it passive-aggressively as a dismissive "bye" to end an argument. On Apple devices, the fingers are spread apart, while Samsung's version keeps them closer together.
When to Use
Use to greet someone, say goodbye, or get attention. Perfect for starting or ending conversations warmly.
Example Usage
- “Just joined the group, hi everyone 👋”
- “Alright I'm heading out, catch you later 👋”
- “New here — anyone know a good brunch spot? 👋”
Popular Combinations
👋😊
Friendly hello
👋🌅
Good morning
👋🌙
Goodnight
How Waving 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?▼
That waving hand with motion lines suggesting back-and-forth movement. The standard greeting and farewell emoji, it carries a friendliness that plain text "hi" and "bye" can't match. It was part of the original emoji migration from Japanese carriers to Unicode. Some users also deploy it passive-aggressively as a dismissive "bye" to end an argument. On Apple devices, the fingers are spread apart, while Samsung's version keeps them closer together. Use to greet someone, say goodbye, or get attention. Perfect for starting or ending conversations warmly. 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 Waving 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 Waving Hand emoji is encoded as U+1f44b in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 👋 and in CSS content: "\1f44b". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 👋?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:wave:` to insert the Waving Hand emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f44b
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:wave:Keywords
wavehandsgesturegoodbyesolongfarewellhellohipalm
When to Use 👋 Waving Hand
Use to greet someone, say goodbye, or get attention. Perfect for starting or ending conversations warmly.
- •Send 👋 when you want to express or reference "waving hand" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 👋 in conversations about wave or hands to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 👋 Waving Hand on social media posts, stories, or comments related to waving hand
- •Combine 👋 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about wave, hands, gesture
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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