Woman gesturing NO emoji meaning

The woman gesturing NO emoji shows a woman with her arms crossed over her head in the shape of an X. This pose is usually used to strongly communicate refusal, rejection, or prohibition. It is a clear way to express the idea of saying "no" or stopping something. People often use this emoji to show disagreement or to firmly oppose a suggestion or action. It can also be a way of setting boundaries or putting a stop to something they feel is unwanted. This emoji helps add emotion and clarity to messages, especially when words alone might not fully capture the seriousness of the denial or objection.

The woman gesturing NO emoji was approved and added in Emoji 4.0, see related proposal L2/16160