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Unicode
Code Point
U+1F645
1F645
Emoji Name
person gesturing no
Version
Date Added for Emoji
0.6Initial release
Category
Keywords
nonot allowedstopx

🙅 Meaning and Explanation

The 🙅 emoji, or "Person Gesturing No," shows a person with their arms crossed to form an "X" shape, typically above their head.

This gesture universally signifies "no," "stop," "forbidden," or "not allowed."

It's a strong visual cue for negation, rejection, or prohibition.

It can be used to express disagreement, refusal, or to indicate that something is incorrect or should not be done.

🙅 How to Use

This emoji is commonly used to express:

  1. Rejection or Refusal: To decline an offer, invitation, or request.
  2. Prohibition: To indicate that something is not permitted or is forbidden.
  3. Disagreement: To show opposition to an idea or statement.
  4. Warning: To caution against a particular action or behavior.
  5. Correction: To indicate that something is wrong or incorrect.

🙅 Cultural Background

Region Common Meaning Additional Notes or Misunderstandings
Global No, stop, forbidden Widely understood across cultures as a gesture of negation or prohibition.
Western Cultures "No way," "Don't do that" Often used emphatically to refuse or forbid.
Online Communication Quick way to say "no" Popular in chats and social media for quick reactions.
Formal Contexts Generally avoided Too informal for professional or serious communications, unless used in a very specific, clear context.

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