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🙅 Person Gesturing No Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Arms crossed in an X above the head — the full-body "nope." Originally from Japanese gesture culture where it means NG (no good), it's now the universal "absolutely not" emoji. Stronger than a simple thumbs down, this is a whole-body rejection.
When to Use
Use to express a firm no, rejection, or that something is not allowed or acceptable.
Example Usage
- “No way 🙅”
- “That is not happening 🙅”
- “Absolutely not 🙅”
Popular Combinations
🙅🚫
Absolute no
🙅💢
Angry refusal
🙅🤚
Stop right there
How Person Gesturing No 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🙅 mean in a text message?▼
Arms crossed in an X above the head — the full-body "nope." Originally from Japanese gesture culture where it means NG (no good), it's now the universal "absolutely not" emoji. Stronger than a simple thumbs down, this is a whole-body rejection. Use to express a firm no, rejection, or that something is not allowed or acceptable. 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 Person Gesturing No 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 Person Gesturing No emoji is encoded as U+1f645 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🙅 and in CSS content: "\1f645". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🙅?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:no_good:` to insert the Person Gesturing No emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f645
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:no_good:Keywords
gooddecline
When to Use 🙅 Person Gesturing No
Use to express a firm no, rejection, or that something is not allowed or acceptable.
- •Send 🙅 when you want to express or reference "person gesturing no" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🙅 in conversations about good or decline to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🙅 Person Gesturing No on social media posts, stories, or comments related to person gesturing no
- •Combine 🙅 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about good, decline
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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