🙆♂ Man Gesturing OK emoji meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🙆♂ | Man Gesturing OK | A man signaling approval or OK | People & Body | 1F646 200D 2642 | :man_gesturing_ok: |
Meaning
The 🙆♂ emoji depicts a man raising both arms to form an ‘O’ shape above his head, signaling ‘OK’ or approval. It often conveys agreement, satisfaction, or that something is acceptable.
Common Uses
- To indicate approval or agreement in conversation.
- Expressing that a situation or task is OK or successful.
- Showing positivity or consent in a friendly way.
- In responses to questions where an affirmative or OK is required.
Examples
🙆♂ All good with the plan!Are you ready? 🙆♂Everything is OK 🙆♂
Related Emojis
- 🙆♀️ Woman Gesturing OK – the female counterpart with the same meaning.
- 👌 OK Hand – a hand making the OK gesture, more focused on the hand itself.
- 👍 Thumbs Up – general approval or agreement, less specific gesture.
- 🙋♂️ Man Raising Hand – indicates a question or volunteering, different gesture.
Technical Notes
This emoji is a ZWJ sequence combining the ‘Person Gesturing OK’ (🙆), Zero Width Joiner (ZWJ), and the male sign (♂). First introduced around Unicode 9.0 (2016). It supports skin tone modifiers for diverse representation. Appearance varies slightly between platforms but consistently shows a man forming an ‘O’ shape with arms above the head.
FAQ
What does the 🙆♂ emoji mean?
A man signaling approval or agreement with both arms raised forming an OK sign.
How is the 🙆♂ emoji used?
Used to express that something is OK, approved, or agreed upon in chats or social media.
Does the meaning of the 🙆♂ emoji change by context?
It generally conveys OK or approval but may also represent stretching or welcoming gestures depending on context.
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