Leftwards thumb sign
A thumb pointing left, new in Emoji 18.0 (2026), with a rightwards partner. Points sideways rather than saying yes or no.
Your device can’t display this emoji yet. You can still copy it; people on updated devices will see it.
Meaning
- Pointing to something on the left, like “see above”, “that one” or a hitchhiking thumb.
- Paired with the rightwards thumb sign for choices: this way or that way. (Because it is new, common usage is still forming.)
The leftwards thumb sign is one of the new emoji in Emoji 18.0: a thumb pointing left, with pointing right. It comes in five skin tones. Released in September 2026, it isn’t on most phones yet: Apple, Samsung and Android are expected to add it during 2027. You can copy and send it now; people see it once their device updates. On devices that can’t draw it, this site shows Google’s design.
Meanings describe how people commonly use this emoji; usage varies by person, group and platform.
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Examples
- pick one: coffee or tea
Looks similar
- Rightwards thumb signThe rightwards thumb sign points the other way.
- Thumbs up👍 points up and means yes or approval.
- Backhand index pointing left👈 points left with the index finger.
Questions
What does the leftwards thumb sign mean?
Leftwards thumb sign is a thumb pointing left. It points at something (“see above”, “that one”) rather than saying yes or no, and pairs with rightwards thumb sign.
Why can’t I see the leftwards thumb emoji?
It is new in Emoji 18.0 (September 2026), so most phones can’t display it yet: Apple, Samsung and Android are expected to add it during 2027. You can copy and send it now; people see it once their device updates. On devices that can’t draw it, this site shows Google’s design.