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🤞 Crossed Fingers Emoji

:crossed_fingers:
Combos
0 found
Unicode
U+1F91E

📖 What does crossed fingers mean?

Index and middle finger twisted tight — the gesture for hoping something lands, wishing a thing into existence, or warding off bad luck before it arrives. Sent before exam results, after a job interview, ahead of a medical appointment, or any time the outcome is genuinely out of your hands. Also used when making a promise you may or may not intend to keep. 🍀 Four Leaf Clover covers similar luck territory, but 🤞 puts the hoping squarely on your own shoulders.

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Crossed fingers was approved as part of Unicode 9.0 in 2016 and added to Emoji 3.0 in 2016.

🔢 Technical Information

Emoji
🤞
Shortcode
:crossed_fingers:
Unicode Version
9.0 (2016)
Emoji Version
3.0 (2016)
Code Point
U+1F91E

💻 Developer Codes

Code PointU+1F91E
HTML Hex🤞
HTML Dec🤞
JavaScript\u{1F91E}
CSS\1F91E
URL Encoded%F0%9F%A4%9E

💬 How to Use 🤞

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🤞Hoping this all comes together 🤞
🤞Sent the application, now we wait 🤞

🤞 Crossed Fingers vs 🍀 Four Leaf Clover — What's the difference?

Both invoke luck, but they locate it differently. 🍀 Four Leaf Clover represents external luck — a rare thing you find, a fortunate circumstance that arrives on its own. 🤞 Crossed Fingers represents hoped-for luck — the active gesture of wanting something to go right, putting the outcome in the hands of chance. 🍀 is something that happens to you; 🤞 is what you do when the outcome isn't certain and you're not sure it will go your way.

🍀See four leaf clover emoji →

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 🤞 crossed fingers emoji mean?
Hoping for a good outcome — wishing something into existence when the result is genuinely out of your control. Sent before exam results, job interview decisions, medical news, or any moment where luck matters.
Does 🤞 also mean lying?
Yes, in the traditional folk meaning, crossing your fingers behind your back (or secretly) cancels out a promise. Some people use 🤞 in that spirit — making a statement while quietly indicating it might not hold. Context determines which meaning applies.
What's the difference between 🤞 and 🍀?
🤞 Crossed Fingers is the active wish — you're hoping something goes your way. 🍀 Four Leaf Clover is external luck — a rare fortune that arrives on its own. 🤞 is what you do; 🍀 is what you find.
What does 🤞 mean from someone you like?
Usually genuine hope or moral support — 'I'm rooting for you' or 'I hope this works out'. It's a warm, invested gesture, not romantic on its own, but it signals they care about your outcome.
Can 🤞 mean good luck?
Yes, it's one of the most common ways to wish someone luck. Sending 🤞 to a friend before a big moment means 'I'm hoping alongside you'.
How do I copy the 🤞 crossed fingers emoji?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page. The emoji is instantly copied to your clipboard.