Emoji 1
middle finger
Also known as finger, hand, middle
A hand with the middle finger extended upward, commonly used to express disrespect or anger.
Meaning
The middle finger emoji depicts a hand with the middle finger raised, a gesture widely recognized as offensive or insulting in many cultures. It is often used to convey strong disapproval, frustration, or defiance in digital communication. While it can be playful among friends, it generally carries a negative or confrontational tone.
Unicode name
A hand with the middle finger extended, symbolizing an offensive gesture.
Platform designs
Apple
The Apple design shows a realistic hand with a flesh-toned middle finger extended upward, with natural skin shading and a slight curve to the finger.
Google
The Google Noto design features a stylized hand with a prominent middle finger, rendered in a flat, cartoon-like style with smooth edges and a neutral skin tone.
Twitter
The Twitter Twemoji design presents a simplified hand with a clearly defined middle finger, using bold outlines and a consistent skin tone for clarity.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Skin Tones
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🖕 middle finger belong to?
🖕 middle finger belongs to the people & body category, which contains 390 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🖕 middle finger?
🖕 middle finger was added in Emoji 1. Its codepoint is U+1F595, made up of 1 code points.
