Meaning
A face giving a salute — respect, acknowledgment, or 'yes sir'.
Saluting face — Approved as part of Emoji 14.0 in 2021.
In conversation
Respectful acknowledgment: orders received, respect paid, or a crisp 'roger that'.
Tone
Respectful and crisp.
Common uses
- acknowledging tasks
- showing respect
- saying 'roger'
Watch out
Playful-military tone — in casual chats it reads as mock-serious.
Examples
- on it 🫡
- roger that 🫡
- respect 🫡
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Names from Unicode CLDR 48.2.1 — official Unicode data.
Quick facts
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Unicode data
U+1FAE1saluting faceF0 9F AB A1Shortcodes
:saluting_face:HTML & CSS
🫡🫡\1FAE1 Languages
\u{1FAE1}\U0001FAE1\x{1FAE1}\u{1FAE1}Encodings
xn--229h%F0%9F%AB%A1See this emoji in open styles
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What does 🫡 saluting face mean?
A face giving a salute — respect, acknowledgment, or 'yes sir'.
How is 🫡 saluting face used in conversation?
Respectful acknowledgment: orders received, respect paid, or a crisp 'roger that'.
What should I watch out for when using 🫡 saluting face?
Playful-military tone — in casual chats it reads as mock-serious.