A thumb signal, usually described as a thumbs-up or thumbs-down, is a common hand gesture achieved by a closed fist held with the thumb extended upward or downward in approval or disapproval, respectively.

What does ? mean in texting?

? Thumbs Up emoji

The thumbs-up emoji is used to express assent, approval, or encouragement in digital communications, especially in Western cultures.

Where is thumb up offensive?

1. Thumbs Up. In Iran, Greece, Russia, Sardinia, and parts of West Africa the thumbs up is as rude as the middle finger is in the UK. So no posing in front of the Parthenon making the thumbs up gesture like a nerdy tourist.