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👏 Clapping Hands Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Clapping hands — applause, emphasis, or passive-aggressive punctuation. The internet discovered you could put 👏 between 👏 every 👏 word 👏 to add dramatic emphasis, and it became a whole genre of tweet. Beyond that, it's straightforward appreciation. Rapid-fire 👏👏👏 reads as a standing ovation.
When to Use
Applause, emphasis, or celebrating someone's win.
Example Usage
- “She did THAT 👏”
- “Don't 👏 forget 👏 to 👏 hydrate”
- “Standing ovation for that performance 👏👏👏”
Popular Combinations
👏👏👏
Standing ovation, you ate that
👏🎉
Give it up for this person
👏😤
Say 👏 it 👏 louder
How Clapping Hands looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Did You Know?
The 👏 clapping emoji is often used 👏 between 👏 words 👏 for emphasis, a pattern that originated in Black Twitter culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 👏 mean in a text message?▼
Clapping hands — applause, emphasis, or passive-aggressive punctuation. The internet discovered you could put 👏 between 👏 every 👏 word 👏 to add dramatic emphasis, and it became a whole genre of tweet. Beyond that, it's straightforward appreciation. Rapid-fire 👏👏👏 reads as a standing ovation. Applause, emphasis, or celebrating someone's win. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 👏?▼
You can use the Clapping Hands emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 👏 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Clapping Hands emoji is encoded as U+1f44f in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 👏 and in CSS content: "\1f44f". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 👏?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:clap:` to insert the Clapping Hands emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f44f
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:clap:Keywords
clappraiseapplausecongratsyay
When to Use 👏 Clapping Hands
Applause, emphasis, or celebrating someone's win.
- •Send 👏 when you want to express or reference "clapping hands" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 👏 in conversations about clap or praise to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 👏 Clapping Hands on social media posts, stories, or comments related to clapping hands
- •Combine 👏 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about clap, praise, applause
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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