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Thumbs Up Emoji

People & Body • U+1F44D • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

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Shortcode:thumbs-up:
URL Encoded%F0%9F%91%8D
CSS Escape\1F44D

What does the Thumbs Up emoji mean?

Thumbs Up shows a hand with the thumb pointing upward, the universal gesture for approval, agreement, or "OK." It is one of the most-used emojis in professional and casual messaging alike, often sent as a quick standalone acknowledgement. Some cultures interpret it as rude, but in most digital contexts it reads as a positive, efficient response.

Technical details

The Thumbs Up emoji is part of the People & Body category. Its Unicode code point is U+1F44D, and it was introduced in Emoji 1.0 in 2015. The official Unicode name is "Thumbs Up". On most modern operating systems it renders as a full-colour emoji glyph, though the exact artwork differs between Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and other platform vendors.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Thumbs Up mean?

Thumbs Up shows a hand with the thumb pointing upward, the universal gesture for approval, agreement, or "OK." It is one of the most-used emojis in professional...

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+1F44D, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015).

How do I copy it?

Click any copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely.