What does the 👏 clapping hands emoji mean?

The 👏 clapping hands emoji is commonly used to express praise, applause. It belongs to the People & Body category and can be used in various digital communications across WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Discord, and other platforms.

How do I copy the 👏 emoji?

To copy the 👏 clapping hands emoji, simply click the 'Copy' button above. The emoji will be copied to your clipboard and you can paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents.

What platforms support the clapping hands emoji?

The 👏 clapping hands emoji is supported on iOS 6.0+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat. It was introduced in Unicode 6.0.

What are alternative names for 👏?

The 👏 emoji is also known as: clap. These alternative names can help you find this emoji when searching.

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clapping hands on Different Platforms

This emoji may look different across platforms. Here is how clapping hands emoji appears on popular platforms:

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Shortcodes for clapping hands 👏

Use these shortcodes to type the clapping hands emoji in Slack, Discord, and GitHub:

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Two hands clapping together in applause. Represents praise, congratulations, or slow-clapping for emphasis. Can be sincere or sarcastic depending on context.

Usage: Used for applause, congratulations, or to emphasize words between claps. Context determines sincerity.

Part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010, representing the universal gesture of applause.