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flexed biceps: light skin tone
Unicode: 1F4AA 1F3FB
Description
A bicep flexed, showing muscle. The skin tone is light.
Group:
People & Body > body-parts
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents strength, power, success, biceps, or flexing.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) as 'Flexed Biceps'. The skin tone modifier (1F3FB) was added in Unicode 8.0 (2015) as part of a set of five skin tone options to allow for greater representation and personalization.
Usage Examples
- Showing physical strength or working out: 'Just finished my workout! 💪🏻'
- Expressing determination or effort: 'Gonna crush this presentation! 💪🏻'
- Celebrating success or achievement: 'We did it! 💪🏻'
- Encouraging someone: 'You got this! 💪🏻'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently used to symbolize physical strength, 'getting swole,' or an affirmation of success. Also used in a celebratory or congratulatory manner.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, often used to show approval, encouragement, or an effortful achievement. Sometimes used playfully as a sign of 'coolness' or determination.