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🤝 Handshake Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Two hands clasped in a handshake. Deals, agreements, introductions, mutual respect — all in one gesture. Unicode 14.0 added multi-skin-tone handshakes in 2021, making it one of the most technically complex emoji (it combines two separate skin tone modifiers). Before that, only a single yellow version existed.
When to Use
Agreements, new connections, sealing the deal, or mutual respect.
Example Usage
- “Contract signed, we're officially partners 🤝”
- “Great meeting you at the conference 🤝”
- “Truce? 🤝”
Popular Combinations
🤝💼
Business deal
🤝✅
Agreement confirmed
How Handshake 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.
Did You Know?
The 🤝 handshake emoji only got skin tone support in Unicode 14.0 (2021) — before that, the two hands were always the same generic yellow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🤝 mean in a text message?▼
Two hands clasped in a handshake. Deals, agreements, introductions, mutual respect — all in one gesture. Unicode 14.0 added multi-skin-tone handshakes in 2021, making it one of the most technically complex emoji (it combines two separate skin tone modifiers). Before that, only a single yellow version existed. Agreements, new connections, sealing the deal, or mutual respect. 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 Handshake 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 Handshake emoji is encoded as U+1f91d in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🤝 and in CSS content: "\1f91d". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🤝?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:handshake:` to insert the Handshake emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f91d
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 3.0
Shortcodes
:handshake:Keywords
agreementshake
When to Use 🤝 Handshake
Agreements, new connections, sealing the deal, or mutual respect.
- •Send 🤝 when you want to express or reference "handshake" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🤝 in conversations about agreement or shake to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🤝 Handshake on social media posts, stories, or comments related to handshake
- •Combine 🤝 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about agreement, shake
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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