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What does it really mean when someone texts you the 👋 (waving) emoji? We’re here to explain everything! The 👋 (waving) emoji is also commonly called the hello emoji or the hand wave emoji, and it can be used in several ways across text messages and social media. We’ve put together a complete guide to the 👋 (waving) emoji, including a thorough overview of its meanings, uses, and tips on how to reply to it.
Things You Should Know
- The 👋 (waving) emoji generally means “hello,” or “goodbye," though it can also be a sassy, sarcastic way to say “go away.”
- Use the 👋 (waving) emoji to begin or end texting conversations with people in a friendly way.
- Alternatively, use the 👋 (waving) emoji to snarkily end a conversation (or an entire relationship) with someone who is bothering you.
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- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_tips_for_reading_emotions_in_text_messages
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/more-just-text/201705/emojis-tools-emotions
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_tips_for_reading_emotions_in_text_messages
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/more-just-text/201705/emojis-tools-emotions
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/more-just-text/201705/emojis-tools-emotions
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_tips_for_reading_emotions_in_text_messages