waving (Animated)

Hand waving back and forth in a friendly gesture.
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What does the waving emoji mean?

A friendly wave to keep the conversation moving.

This emoji features a stylized, repeating hand gesture commonly used to signal a greeting or a casual farewell in digital spaces. It is a staple in Discord and Slack servers for acknowledging new arrivals, signaling departure, or simply adding a touch of warmth to a text-based interaction. Its repetitive nature gives it a rhythmic, animated feel that stands out in busy chat channels.

When to use it

  • Greeting new members joining the server channel
  • Saying goodbye before logging off for night
  • Acknowledging a message with a friendly gesture
  • Signaling departure from a group voice chat

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the waving image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the waving image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the waving image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.