⏩️ Fast-forward Button emoji meaning
The ⏩️ fast-forward button means skip ahead, speed up, or jump forward in time, as in "fast forward to later". Apple's artwork shows two white triangles pointing right on a blue-grey square button.
U+23E9 U+FE0F
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What ⏩️ means
It comes from the fast-forward control on media players. In chats people use it to jump past the boring part of a story, to say time passed, or to ask someone to hurry. It is neutral in tone.
In texting
It often marks a time skip in a story, like "⏩️ two hours later". It can also mean "skip this part" or "hurry up".
⏩️ How people use it
- Marking a time skip in a story
- Telling someone to skip the boring part
- Wishing a day or week would pass faster
- Video and music controls in posts
Example messages
⏩️ fast forward to 2am and we're still talking
can we ⏩️ to Friday already
skip the intro ⏩️ the good part starts at 3:00
long story short ⏩️ I got the job
Common ⏩️ combinations
- ⏪⏩️Going back and forward in time or in a video
- ⏩️⏰Wishing time would move faster
⏩️ vs similar emojis
| ⏩️ vs ⏭️ | ⏭️ means skip to the next track or item, while ⏩️ means move faster through the same one. |
|---|---|
| ⏩️ vs ⏪ | ⏪ means rewind or go back, the opposite of ⏩️. |
| ⏩️ vs ▶️ | ▶️ means play or start, while ⏩️ means speed up or skip ahead. |
Emoji details
| Name | fast-forward button |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+23E9 U+FE0F |
| Category | Symbols |
| Keywords | arrow, button, double, fast, fast-forward, forward |
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FAQ
What does the ⏩️ fast-forward button emoji mean?
The ⏩️ fast-forward button means skip ahead, speed up, or jump forward in time, as in "fast forward to later". Apple's artwork shows two white triangles pointing right on a blue-grey square button.
What does ⏩️ mean in a story caption?
It usually signals a time jump, showing that the next part happens later. It is the same as writing "fast forward to".
What is the difference between ⏩️ and ⏭️?
⏩️ speeds through the current thing, while ⏭️ jumps straight to the next one. In chats both can mean skip, but ⏭️ feels more like moving on completely.
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