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🫵 Index Pointing at the Viewer Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Spot this index finger pointing directly at the viewer, like Uncle Sam's 'I Want You' poster. A bold, direct gesture calling someone out or selecting them specifically.
When to Use
Use to call someone out, select or volunteer someone, or create a direct 'you!' moment in conversation.
Example Usage
- “I'm talking to YOU 🫵”
- “You're next 🫵”
- “Tag, you're it 🫵”
Popular Combinations
🫵💪
You can do it
🫵❓
What about you?
🫵🏆
You're the winner
How Index Pointing at the Viewer 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 🫵 "index pointing at the viewer" emoji (2021) broke convention — most hand emoji face a neutral direction, but this one directly addresses the reader.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🫵 mean in a text message?▼
Spot this index finger pointing directly at the viewer, like Uncle Sam's 'I Want You' poster. A bold, direct gesture calling someone out or selecting them specifically. Use to call someone out, select or volunteer someone, or create a direct 'you!' moment in conversation. 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 Index Pointing at the Viewer 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 Index Pointing at the Viewer emoji is encoded as U+1faf5 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🫵 and in CSS content: "\1faf5". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🫵?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:index_pointing_at_the_viewer:` to insert the Index Pointing at the Viewer emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🫵 a newer emoji?▼
The Index Pointing at the Viewer emoji was added in Unicode 14.0, making it relatively new. If someone sees a blank square □ instead of this emoji, their device probably needs a software update.
Unicode
U+1faf5
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 14.0
Shortcodes
:index_pointing_at_the_viewer:Keywords
yourecruit
When to Use 🫵 Index Pointing at the Viewer
Use to call someone out, select or volunteer someone, or create a direct 'you!' moment in conversation.
- •Send 🫵 when you want to express or reference "index pointing at the viewer" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🫵 in conversations about you or recruit to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🫵 Index Pointing at the Viewer on social media posts, stories, or comments related to index pointing at the viewer
- •Combine 🫵 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about you, recruit
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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