🙅♂️ Man Gesturing No Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🙅♂️ | Man Gesturing No | Sign of refusal or denial by crossing arms | People & Body | 1F645 200D 2642 | :man_gesturing_no: |
Meaning
The 🙅♂️ emoji depicts a man crossing his arms in front of him, a gesture signifying ‘no’, refusal, or rejection. It visually expresses denial or disagreement without words.
Common Uses
- Indicating refusal or disagreement in conversations
- Signaling a negative response or prohibition
- Expressing disapproval or rejection
- Highlighting boundaries or limits in discussions
- Used humorously to deny requests or suggestions
Examples
"Can you help me with that?" 🙅♂️
"No way I'm attending the meeting." 🙅♂️
"Stop doing that!" 🙅♂️
Related Emojis
- 🙅♀️ Woman Gesturing No: Female counterpart expressing refusal.
- 🙆♂️ Man Gesturing OK: Opposite gesture indicating approval.
- ✋ Raised Hand: General stop or stop sign gesture.
- 🚫 No Entry Sign: Symbol for prohibition or restriction.
Technical Notes
The emoji sequence includes codepoints U+1F645 (Person Gesturing No), a zero-width joiner, and U+2642 (Male Sign). It originated around Unicode 9.0 (2016). Skin tone modifiers apply to this emoji for customization. Renderings may vary slightly between platforms but consistently show a man crossing his arms to express denial.
FAQ
What does the 🙅♂ emoji mean?
A man crossing his arms to show no, refusal, or rejection.
How is the 🙅♂ emoji used?
To communicate refusal, disagreement, or a negative response in chats and texts.
Does the meaning of the 🙅♂ emoji change by context?
It generally signifies denial but can vary slightly depending on tone or conversation context.
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