Leftwards Pushing Hand Emoji π«·
| Name | Leftwards Pushing Hand |
|---|---|
| Category | People & Body |
| Shortcode | :leftwards_pushing_hand: |
| Unicode | U+1FAF7 |
| Also known as | block, five, halt, hand, high, hold, leftward, leftwards, pause, push, pushing, refuse, slap, stop, wait |
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What does the Leftwards Pushing Hand emoji π«· mean?
This shows a hand pushing toward the left with the palm out, as if stopping or holding something back. It conveys pushing away, setting a boundary, or resisting pressure from that direction. Combined with the rightwards pushing hand, it forms a 'holding two things apart' or 'stop' gesture.
How people use Leftwards Pushing Hand π«·
People use it to signal 'back off,' hold a limit, or playfully push someone or something away. It's a newer emoji that feels expressive when you want to show active resistance.
- Nope, keeping my boundaries π«·
- π«Έπ«· whoa, let's not crowd each other
- Pushing all this stress away π«·
Leftwards Pushing Hand emoji - frequently asked questions
What does the π«· emoji mean?
It's a hand pushing toward the left, used to push away, hold something back, or set a boundary. Paired with the rightwards pushing hand it can mean keeping things apart.
What's the difference between π«· and π«Έ?
π«· pushes to the left and π«Έ pushes to the right. Together, π«Έπ«·, they show two hands pushing outward from the middle.
How to copy and paste the Leftwards Pushing Hand emoji
Tap the Copy button or the π«· above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord, and anywhere else.