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Emoji	👆️
Codepoint	U+1F446
Category	people & body
Subcategory	hand-single-finger

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backhand index pointing up (U+1F446)

backhand finger hand point up

The "pointing up" emoji, displayed as 👆, is a yellow hand pointing directly upwards. This emoji is often used to indicate approval or agreement, or to draw attention to something specific in a conversation or text. It can also be used to convey the idea of reaching for or striving towards something. In some contexts, it may also represent a hand gesture used in certain cultures to greet or say goodbye.

backhand index pointing up emoji text examples

1. When you're trying to get someone's attention to look at something above them: "Hey, check out that bird 👆️"
2. When you're pointing out a mistake in someone's work: "I think you missed a spot here 👆️"
3. When you're reaching for the top shelf in a store: "Can you grab that for me? I can't quite reach it 👆️"
4. When you're showing off a new tattoo or accessory on your arm: "What do you think of my new ink? 👆️"
5. When you're trying to high-five someone but they're not quite in reach: "Come on, give me a high-five! 👆️"