Meaning
Its official Unicode name is paintbrush, filed under writing in the objects group. Keyboards find it when you search for “painting”.
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What does 🖌️ mean in your message?
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Questions
What does the paintbrush emoji mean?
🖌️ is the paintbrush emoji, part of the “writing” set in objects. It is used for painting, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the paintbrush emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste 🖌️ anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “painting”.
When was the paintbrush emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.7, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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