Waving Hand on WhatsApp

What it signals here

chat meaning

Standard hello or goodbye gesture in personal chats; very commonly the first emoji sent to a new contact.

status meaning

Used in status updates to say 'hey everyone' or to announce a new phase of life.

double meaning

In some group chats, sending 👋 alone can signal leaving the conversation or passive-aggressively saying farewell after a disagreement.

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