What does ➖ mean on Reddit?

Symbolizes a downvote or lost karma in comment humor; 'you get a ➖ from me' is a sarcastic nod to the voting system.

How is ➖ used on Reddit?

The Minus emoji is commonly used on Reddit in various contexts.

Check the trend score and usage frequency for Minus on Reddit.

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U+2796 · :minus:

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upvote context: Symbolizes a downvote or lost karma in comment humor; 'you get a ➖ from me' is a sarcastic nod to the voting system.
community use: Used in r/tifu or r/AmItheAsshole to deduct moral points from someone's argument in a humorous structured critique.
subreddit meaning: In math, finance, and coding subreddits it's used literally; in meme subreddits it functions as a comedic scoring tool.
karma context: Jokingly referenced when someone loses karma, e.g., 'take this ➖ to your karma vault'.

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HomeReddit➖ MinusField Guide

➖

Reddit reading

U+2796 · :minus:

🤖 Redditthe reading

upvote context: Symbolizes a downvote or lost karma in comment humor; 'you get a ➖ from me' is a sarcastic nod to the voting system.
community use: Used in r/tifu or r/AmItheAsshole to deduct moral points from someone's argument in a humorous structured critique.
subreddit meaning: In math, finance, and coding subreddits it's used literally; in meme subreddits it functions as a comedic scoring tool.
karma context: Jokingly referenced when someone loses karma, e.g., 'take this ➖ to your karma vault'.

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