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New Delhi: Every year ‘World Emoji Day’ is celebrated on ’17th July’. Today almost everyone uses emoji on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and other chatting apps. Many times a small emoji conveys the entire message. There are different emojis to express every emotion like happiness, sadness, love, thanks or joke, that is why emojis have become an important part of our everyday conversations.

But do you know that the meaning of the emojis we use every day is sometimes misunderstood? Every emoji has a specific meaning, which is determined by the Unicode Consortium. However, most people use emoji as per their own understanding, which sometimes leads to misunderstandings. On the occasion of ‘World Emoji Day’, let us know about some such emojis, whose meaning is most misunderstood.

Folded Hands

Many people use this emoji as a high-five, but its true meaning is folded hands. It is used to say hello, thank you, pray, respect or make a polite request to someone.

Many people consider this emoji to show ‘attitude or style’, but its real meaning is ‘to give help or information’. According to Unicode, it represents ‘Information Desk Person’ i.e. the employee present at the help desk. It is used to indicate that "How can I help you?" Or to give information, suggestions or assistance to someone.

Many people think of this emoji as ‘shooting star’ or ‘magic star’, but its true meaning is ‘dizziness, dizziness or surprise’. If someone is hurt, feeling dizzy or is shocked by something, then this emoji is used.

People often interpret this emoji as ‘being upset’ or ‘Oh no!’ Let us understand the expression. Whereas its correct meaning is ‘OK’ or ‘everything is fine’. In this the person makes ‘OK’ sign with both his hands.

Face with Steam From Nose (Pride and Confidence)

This is one of the most misunderstood emojis. Most people use it to show ‘anger or displeasure’ but according to Unicode its true meaning is to show pride, confidence or happiness of success in some work. i.e. this emoji "I make it" Or "I’m proud of me" Like reflects the feeling.

What does the word emoji mean?

The word ‘Emoji’ is made up of two words of Japanese language. ‘E’ means Image and ‘Moji’ means letter or character. That means Emoji means expressing your thoughts or feelings through pictures.