thumb up emoji
A "thumb up emoji" depicting a light-skinned hand with an upward-pointing thumb, commonly used to express approval, agreement, or support.
There are different emoji meanings for thumb up emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely understood as a sign of approval, 'job well done', or 'liking' something.
- Middle East and parts of West Africa
- Can be considered an insult or offensive, similar to showing a middle finger.
- Australia
- Historically, it could be seen as an insult, though this is less common now, especially when used in digital communication where the Western meaning prevails.