U+1FAE1 • Smileys & Emotion
Saluting Face Emoji
Meaning
A yellow face with its right hand saluting. Used as a sign of respect.
The expression of the face of this emoji can vary across platforms, with some designs featuring a neutral face while others are shown smiling to various degrees.
Apple and Huewai's designs notably only display half a face, likely to make the saluting hand more prominent when this emoji is viewed in smaller sizes.
Can be considered an emoji version of the o7 emoticon, where the "o" represents a head and the "7" depicts a raised arm in a salute. Variants of o7 remain popular within gaming communities and on platforms such as Twitch.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1FAE1 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | saluting face |
| Shortcode | :saluting-face: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-hand |
| Version | E14.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🫡 Saluting Face emoji mean?
A yellow face with its right hand saluting. Used as a sign of respect. The expression of the face of this emoji can vary across platforms, with some designs featuring a neutral face while others are shown smiling to various degrees. Apple and Huewai's designs notably only display half a face, likely to make the saluting hand more prominent when this emoji is viewed in smaller sizes. Can be considered an emoji version of the o7 emoticon, where the "o" represents a head and the "7" depicts a raised arm in a salute. Variants of o7 remain popular within gaming communities and on platforms such as Twitch. This emoji went viral across Twitter in late 2022 following the news that the platform would be dramatically reducing its staff numbers as part of a company-wide restructuring following its acquisition by Elon Musk. Learn more here.
How do I copy the 🫡 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🫡) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Saluting Face?
The Unicode for the Saluting Face emoji is U+1FAE1.
On which platforms can I use the 🫡 emoji?
You can use the Saluting Face emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Saluting Face Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🫡"
"I'm so relieved 🫡"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🫡"
Comments: "This is literally me 🫡"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🫡"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🫡💦 (emphasized relief)
🫡😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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