Backhand Index Pointing Left

A backhand-style hand pointing to the left. Often paired with other emojis or text for visual emphasis.

The 👈 Backhand Index Pointing Left emoji is commonly used to draw attention to the left-hand side of a message. It’s often part of emoji-based formatting, directing the viewer to a statement, reaction, or attached media.

Gen Z and meme users frequently use it in sarcastic, dramatic, or layered messaging (e.g., “look at this 👈 me pretending everything's fine”). Older generations often use it more literally, as a directional or instructional pointer.