rightwards thumb sign Emoji - Copy & Paste Free
Not on phone keyboards yet
Rightwards thumb sign was approved in Unicode 18.0 on 16 September 2026. No phone keyboard offers it yet, so the image above is Google's Noto design rather than your device's own emoji. The copy button still copies the real character, which will show as an empty box until your system adds support.
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What Does the rightwards thumb sign Emoji Mean?
Mirror image of the leftward thumb, is a fist with the thumb aimed right, the shape of a hitchhiker on a roadside. It reads as next, move along, over there, or a casual nod toward something. Where 👍 approves and 👎 rejects, this one simply redirects, which makes it handy for pointing at text, links or the person beside you.
At a Glance
| Name | rightwards thumb sign |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | U+1FAFA |
| Category | People & Body |
| Introduced | Unicode 18.0 |
| Also Known As | rightwards_thumb_sign |
Last updated: September 2026
rightwards thumb sign on Different Platforms
This emoji may look different across platforms. Here is how rightwards thumb sign emoji appears on popular platforms:
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About rightwards thumb sign Emoji
Usage: Readers of left-to-right languages will probably use it most as a pointer to whatever follows, as in link here . It suits a slideshow's next one, a nudge to keep scrolling, or asking a friend for a lift home. Placed before a word with after it, the two thumbs aim inward and frame it like brackets.
Encoded in Unicode 18.0, approved 16 September 2026, with five skin-tone modifiers. It joins 🫷 and 🫸 from 2022 as sideways hand pairs. No vendor has shipped it to a keyboard, so the image here comes from Google's published Noto font.
What Does the rightwards thumb sign Emoji Mean?
The emoji is part of the People & Body category. It is commonly used in digital communication to visually represent rightwards thumb sign.
First introduced in Unicode 18.0, this emoji has become a staple in everyday messaging across platforms including iOS, Android, WhatsApp, and social media.
You may also find this emoji by searching for its alternative names: rightwards_thumb_sign.
Word Associations
People often pair the rightwards thumb sign emoji with these words and ideas:
rightwards thumb sign Emoji in Other Languages
How to say the rightwards thumb sign emoji name around the world:
| English | rightwards thumb sign |
|---|---|
| Español | pulgar hacia la derecha |
| Français | pouce vers la droite |
| Deutsch | nach rechts zeigender Daumen |
| 日本語 | 右向きの親指 |
| 中文 | 向右的大拇指 |
| हिन्दी | दाईं ओर अंगूठा |
| العربية | إبهام يشير إلى اليمين |
Emoji names are based on the Unicode CLDR short names for each language.
When to Use rightwards thumb sign Emoji
- when discussing thumb
- when discussing point right
- when discussing hitchhike
Platform Support
No phone, computer or messaging app can display this emoji yet. It was approved in Unicode 18.0, and support will arrive with future system and app updates.
How to Copy
Simply click the "Copy" button above to copy rightwards thumb sign emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents. Works on all devices and platforms!
Technical Details
Use these code snippets to add the rightwards thumb sign emoji in your projects:
U+1FAFA🫺🫺content: '\1FAFA';"\u{1FAFA}""\U0001FAFA""\uD83E\uDEFA""\uD83E\uDEFA""\u{1FAFA}""\u{1FAFA}"Use these codes to insert the rightwards thumb sign emoji in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Perfect for web developers and designers.
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rightwards thumb sign Emoji in Real Chats
Here's how people use the rightwards thumb sign emoji in everyday messages, captions and comments:
- “rightwards thumb sign? Say less ”: a quick reaction that works in any DM or group chat.
- “This is such a thumb moment ”: perfect for texts, Stories and captions.
- “”: stack the rightwards thumb sign emoji for extra emphasis and vibes.
Guides worth reading
- All hand emoji and their meaningsEvery gesture, including the ones that mean something different abroad.
- Every hand emoji, sorted by meaningAll 57 gestures grouped by what you mean, with the ones that offend abroad.
- How emoji skin tones workWhich emoji accept the five modifiers, and why your choice vanishes.
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Usage Examples
Here are some practical ways to use the rightwards thumb sign emoji in your messages:
- full schedule for Saturday's tournament
- swipe for the before photo
- if you're heading to the station I'll grab a lift
Frequently Asked Questions
When will be on my keyboard?
Nobody has announced a date. Apple has added new emoji in a March or April update every year since iOS 15.4, so spring 2027 is a reasonable guess for iPhone, but treat it as an estimate rather than a promise.
Is a thumbs up turned sideways?
Not officially. It is its own character, rightwards thumb sign, not a rotated 👍. The meaning differs too, since it points or directs rather than approving something.
Why are there two sideways thumb emoji?
Direction matters for pointing. Having and lets a message aim at content on either side and keeps the gesture correct in right-to-left languages, where next points the other way.
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