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Someone texted you a thumbs up emoji, and now you’re second-guessing what they actually mean by it. Is the thumbs up emoji just an innocent way of saying “OK,” or is it actually passive-aggressive or rude? To help you get to the bottom of things, we’ve put together a list of all the different possible meanings of the thumbs up emoji so you can figure out the best way to respond.
What does the thumbs-up emoji mean?
Generally, the thumbs-up emoji is a short way of saying “Okay.” It’s a fun way to signify that you’re giving your approval. You can respond to it by sending another 👍. You can also respond with positive affirmations, like “Okay, great!” “Awesome!” or leave the text alone to end the conversation on a high note.
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- ↑ https://www.thrillist.com/tech/nation/passive-aggressive-emoji-meanings
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thumbs-up
- ↑ https://emojiguide.com/people-body/thumbs-up/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/language-in-the-mind/202211/whats-the-problem-with-using-the-thumbs-up-emoji
- ↑ https://emojiguide.com/people-body/thumbs-up/
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