👋
👋 Emoji Meaning
The 👋 waving hand emoji generally signifies a greeting or farewell. It can be used in a variety of ways, with some of the most popular meanings being:
- Saying "Hello" or "Hi": A simple and friendly way to greet someone online.
- Saying "Goodbye" or "Bye": Used as a quick and informal farewell.
- Waving in acknowledgement: Similar to waving in real life, it can be used to acknowledge someone's presence or message.
- Saying "See you later": A casual way of expressing you'll be in touch again soon.
- Gesturing "come here" (in some contexts): Although less common, the waving hand can sometimes be used to beckon someone closer, especially when combined with other emojis or text.
- Expressing a casual "how are you?": In some informal conversations, the waving hand can act as a shortened version of asking how someone is doing, especially when the context suggests it.
- Non-verbal communication during a video call: Used when sound isn't available or convenient.
The specific meaning often depends on the surrounding context of the conversation.
bye | cya | g2g | greetings | gtg | hand | hello | hey | hi | later | outtie | ttfn | ttyl | wave | yo | you
Waving Hand Emoji Images
Here is how Waving Hand emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:
Hand-Fingers-Open Related Emoji
Here is a list of other emojis from the People & Body category, Hand-Fingers-Open subcategory: