shaking head emoji
Man gesturing NO: medium skin tone, often used as a shaking head emoji to denote refusal or disagreement. This emoji shows a man with both hands lifted, palms outwards, conveying a clear 'no'.
There are different emoji meanings for shaking head emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely understood as a clear 'no', 'stop', or 'don't do that'. Can also indicate disbelief or frustration.
- East Asian culture
- Similar meaning of 'no' or 'stop'. In some contexts, it can also express surprise or shock, similar to recoiling from something unexpected.