sign of the horns Emoji

๐Ÿค˜ ยท U+1F918 ยท Emoji 1.0

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What does the sign of the horns emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

Literally, ๐Ÿค˜ represents a hand gesture where the index and pinky fingers are raised, while the middle and ring fingers are folded down, but figuratively it signifies rock on, approval, or enthusiasm, and in slang, it is often used to express excitement, solidarity, or irony, particularly in the context of music, sports, or internet culture. This hand sign originated in heavy metal music and has since been adopted by various subcultures. Its meaning can vary depending on the context, but it is often used to convey a sense of energy, rebellion, or playfulness. In some cases, ๐Ÿค˜ can also be used sarcastically or humorously to mock or ironicize a situation.

sign of the horns in every skin tone

This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.

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How the sign of the horns emoji is used

Texting and social media platforms like TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram are where ๐Ÿค˜ is most frequently used, often in captions, comments, or direct messages to express admiration, excitement, or solidarity with a particular artist, team, or cause. Tone can range from sincere and enthusiastic to ironic or humorous, depending on the user's intent and audience. On platforms like TikTok, ๐Ÿค˜ is often used in a more playful and creative way, whereas on Twitter, it may be used to express a stronger opinion or sentiment. Usage of ๐Ÿค˜ can also differ across generations, with younger users more likely to use it in a humorous or ironic way.

sign of the horns emoji examples

How to copy the sign of the horns emoji

To use the sign of the horns emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F918), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

fingerhandhornsrock-onsign\m/\M/m emoji

sign of the horns emoji on different platforms

How the sign of the horns emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

๐Ÿค˜
Your device
Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

sign of the horns Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿค˜
Namesign of the horns
CategoryPeople & Body
CodepointsU+1F918
Shortcode:sign_of_the_horns:
Emoji version1.0
Unicode version1.0
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sign of the horns Emoji FAQ

What does the sign of the horns emoji mean?

Literally, ๐Ÿค˜ represents a hand gesture where the index and pinky fingers are raised, while the middle and ring fingers are folded down, but figuratively it signifies rock on, approval, or enthusiasm, and in slang, it is often used to express excitement, solidarity, or irony, particularly in the context of music, sports, or internet culture. This hand sign originated in heavy metal music and has since been adopted by various subcultures.

How do I copy and paste the sign of the horns emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿค˜ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the sign of the horns emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F918, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :sign_of_the_horns:.

What are other names for the sign of the horns emoji?

People also search for the sign of the horns emoji as finger, hand, horns, rock-on, sign.

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