Shows gentle nodding โ a โyesโ motion. It can mean agreement, approval, or simple acknowledgment, depending on context. Think of it as a polite, emoji-version of โmm-hmm.โ
Your friend just suggested getting coffee before work, and youโre totally fine with it.
Sounds good ๐โโ๏ธ
This emoji is new and not fully supported everywhere. On some devices, it may still appear as a static ๐ face, losing the nodding motion โ which can change the tone from โagreeableโ to โneutral.โ
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
More on head shaking horizontally
Both ๐โโ๏ธ (head shaking vertically) and ๐โโ๏ธ (head shaking horizontally) share a gentle, polite expression and a soft, conversational tone that makes them suitable for casual, friendly exchanges; both use a slight head motion combined with a smile to keep the mood light and non-confrontational. The key difference is that ๐โโ๏ธ conveys assent, agreement, or quiet acknowledgmentโthink of it as a succinct, emoji-version โmm-hmmโ that affirms or approvesโwhereas ๐โโ๏ธ signals mild disagreement, reservation, or a gentle refusal, allowing you to push back or express doubt without sounding harsh; use ๐โโ๏ธ to endorse or confirm plans and ideas, and choose ๐โโ๏ธ to politely decline, question, or soften a negative response while preserving goodwill. The Target emojiโs tone is calm, friendly, and subtly corrective, fitting situations where you want to disagree gently, offer a soft correction, or signal polite reluctance without escalating the conversation.
Use ๐โโ๏ธ when you want to show polite agreement, acknowledgment, or simple approval in a friendly exchange. Use ๐โโ๏ธ when you want to express gentle disagreement, a soft refusal, or mild doubt while keeping the tone calm and cordial.
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