index pointing up ☝️ - OzVoca Emoji Details
index pointing up
The index pointing up emoji means "pay attention to this." It's also used to emphasize an important point or to signify "number one."
You can use it when you have a question, like saying "Me!", or when a good idea pops into your head. It's also often used to point to the message right above, meaning, "I agree with this."
This emoji goes beyond simply pointing; it carries a strong nuance of agreement or emphasis. It can be cleverly used in online discussions to respond to the comment right above with a "Bingo!" or "That's the one!"
In Western cultures, this gesture can mean the number "1" or be used to interrupt someone, as in "Hold on a minute!" In a religious context, it can also be a symbol pointing to the heavens or God, and some people use it to convey a philosophical meaning, like "the one ultimate truth."