Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F90C then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Pinched Fingers
A symbol from the People & Hands collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 🤌
- Unicode
- U+1F90C
- HTML entity
- 🤌
- Category
- People & Hands
Export
Download Pinched Fingers as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
7 of 52 in the people & hands collection
About the pinched fingers symbol
Pinched Fingers depicts a hand with the thumb and all fingers drawn together in a vertical orientation. Formally categorized under the Supplemental Symbols and Pictographs block, this character is often associated with Italian gestures and can be interpreted based on context as questioning, disagreement, or an appreciation for quality. It is a member of the People and Hands category and functions as a neutral symbol within the Common script, allowing it to be used alongside various languages and writing systems.
Social media posts frequently feature this emoji to express sarcasm or a playful "What do you want?" sentiment. It is also commonly used in culinary discussions to signify a "chef's kiss" or that a meal is excellent. In digital messaging, users employ the symbol to emphasize a point during a heated debate or to represent frustration and impatience. Outside of these casual digital interactions, the character has little application in technical fields like mathematics or coding.
How to type Pinched Fingers
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Search by name or paste the symbol — easiest path for multi-codepoint sequences.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 1F90C, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Skin tone variants
The pinched fingers accepts a Fitzpatrick skin-tone modifier (U+1F3FB–U+1F3FF). Each variant is a distinct copyable sequence — click to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: emoji.
Part of the Supplemental Symbols And Pictographs block
🤌 pinched fingers lives inside the Supplemental Symbols And Pictographs Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Supplemental Symbols And Pictographs →
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