What Do the 💁‍♀️ and 💁 (Tipping Hand) Emojis Mean?

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Everything you need to know about the sassiest and most sarcastic emoji

Co-authored by Aly Rusciano Reviewed by Anyah Le Gilmore-Jones

Last Updated: April 26, 2023

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You want to send an amazingly witty text to your friend, but how do you know if they’ll get that you’re being sarcastic? Luckily, the hair flipping emoji (more commonly known as the tipping hand emoji) is here to help! The 💁‍♀️ (woman tipping hand) emoji and 💁 (person tipping hand) emoji are used to convey a number of things, including sassiness, sarcasm, and opinions. Curious to learn more? Check out our comprehensive guide on what the hair flipping emoji means and how to use it below.

Things You Should Know

• The 💁‍♀️ (woman tipping hand) and 💁 (person tipping hand) emojis are often used to show sarcasm or sass.
• Pair a 💁‍♀️ (woman tipping hand) or 💁 (person tipping hand) emoji with hotel-related emojis to represent a concierge or someone working in customer service.
• Respond to a 💁‍♀️ (woman tipping hand) or 💁 (person tipping hand) emoji with a 😅 (grinning face with sweat) or 😂 (face with tears of joy) emoji, so the sender knows you got their joke.

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Section 1 of 4:

What do the tipping hand emojis mean?

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   The 💁‍♀️ and 💁 emojis are used to express sarcasm or sass. Have you ever been in a conversation where someone says a witty remark and flips their hair over their shoulder? Well, these emojis are a graphic representation of that! Think of it like saying, “I’m fabulous” or “I told you so.”

   • “Walking into homeroom like 💁‍♀️💋 #fabulous”
   • “Yeah, I really don’t care 💁”
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   A 💁‍♀️ or a 💁 represents someone who works in customer service. These emojis certainly look like someone flipping their hair back, but they could also be gesturing to lend a helping hand. Because of this, the 💁‍♀️ and 💁 emojis are sometimes used to talk about help desks, secretaries, concierges, and servers.

   • “Just talk to the 💁 at the front desk. He’s super nice!”
   • “Have you seen the 💁‍♀️?? 😍🤤”
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How to Use

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   Give your message a sassy kick with a 💁‍♀️ or 💁. Throw a tipping hand emoji at the end of a message to say, “Hey, I’m feeling myself!” or “Hehe!” The emoji gives your text a bit of an attitude, making it perfect for any situation where you feel cheeky.

   • “Derrick isn’t going to know what hit him 💁‍♀️😜”
   • “I’m practically a professional at this point 💁”
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   Toss a 💁‍♀️ or 💁 at the end of a text if you’re being sarcastic. Sarcasm can be misinterpreted in text, but the tipping hand emoji helps the receiver know exactly what you mean. Try using it when sending a witty message to a friend about your day or in a social media post.

   • “Yes, because I love when Mr. Evans gives us a pop quiz 💁🙃”
   • “Great. Another pasta night 💁‍♀️🙄”
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   Put a 💁‍♀️ or 💁 at the end of a message when giving an opinion. Think of it like you’re the concierge—you’re inquiring or offering helpful advice. Place a tipping hand emoji after messages like:

   • “Do you want to know what I think? 💁‍♀️”
   • “I have a suggestion 💁”
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   Use a 💁‍♀️ or 💁 when talking about people in customer service. Maybe you’re telling a friend to go to the hotel’s front desk for help or discussing your business’s secretary. Either way, try pairing a 💁‍♀️ or 💁 with other service-esque emojis for added context. For instance:

   • “Their 💁‍♀️ told me we couldn’t hang up our flyers! I’m calling corporate 👔”
   • “Go ask the 💁🛎️ if they can bring us extra towels 🏨”
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How to Respond

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   Respond to a 💁‍♀️ or 💁 with your own sassy remark. Follow your friend or loved one’s lead and shoot them back with a playful remark. Don’t be afraid to toss in other emojis!

   • “If you think you’re fine, you should see me 💁😉🔥”
   • “Girl, you better hold my earrings 💁‍♀️”
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   Use a 😅 or 😂 to let someone know you get their sarcasm. If someone sends you a tipping hand emoji after an ironic message, respond in a way that shows you get their humor or pain. For example:

   • “Pop quizzes are not the vibe 😅”
   • “😂😂😂 Maybe I’ll come over and eat it all for you!”
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   Answer their question. If someone sends you a 💁‍♀️ or 💁 along with an opinionated message or question, they probably have something important to say. Dig a little deeper by answering their question or commenting that you’d like to hear their advice.

   • “What are you thinking, Jeff?”
   • “If your suggestion helps us pass this test, I’m all ears 😅”
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   Ask a question if you don’t know what a message means. If someone sends you a 💁‍♀️ or 💁 and you’re not sure what they’re referring to, ask for some context. Emojis can be confusing, so don’t sweat it! Try sending one of these responses, so you’re both on the same page:

   • “What do you mean? Who’s the 💁‍♀️?”
   • “Uh, are you referring to the waiter? I guess he is kind of cute.”
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Similar Emojis

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   The 💁‍♀️ and 💁 aren’t the only people emojis you can use while texting. The tipping hand emoji is just the tip of the iceberg! Pair your 💁‍♀️ or 💁 with one of these similar emojis, or consider using them on their own.

   • 🙅‍♀️ or 🙅: No deal
   • 🙆‍♀️ or 🙆: “Okay” or “Alright”
   • 🙋‍♀️ or 🙋: Raising hand or “I know”
   • 🤦‍♀️ or 🤦: Facepalm
   • 🤷‍♀️ or 🤷: Shrug or “I don’t know”

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