➕️
Plus Sign
plʌs
Definitions
1
Math · Symbol
Common
Represents addition, positivity, or inclusion. Used to indicate adding something new, increasing amounts, or showing positive sentiment.
Commonly used in casual digital communication to indicate adding something or showing agreement.
Let me know if you need anything ➕️ I'll be around all day.
Text message
Great job on the presentation ➕️ your slides were excellent!
Work chat
While primarily a mathematical symbol, it has evolved in digital communication to represent positive inclusion or agreement.
2
Social Media · Engagement
Common
Used to indicate agreement, support, or to emphasize a point. Often appears in comments to show endorsement of the original content.
Frequently used in social media comments as shorthand for agreement or to add emphasis.
This new policy is exactly what we needed ➕️ it addresses all our concerns!
Social media comment
Has evolved beyond mathematical meaning to become a social signifier of agreement in digital spaces.
Cultural Context
The plus sign has transcended its mathematical origins to become a digital shorthand for agreement, addition, or positive sentiment in online communication.
Unlike some emoji with variable interpretations, the plus sign maintains relatively consistent meaning across cultures due to its mathematical foundation.
Regional Variations
United States
Often used in casual texting and social media to indicate agreement or adding information.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used practically in planning contexts and lists. Less likely to use in emotional expressions.
Gen_Z: Used in quick comments to show agreement. Often in gaming contexts to indicate buffs or advantages.
Older: Primarily used for its mathematical meaning. Less frequently used in casual communication.
Millennials: Commonly used in work communications and group chats to efficiently connect related points.
Common Combinations
➕️1️⃣
Plus one, indicating adding one more person or thing.
Common in event planning or when confirming attendance numbers.
➕️👍
Strong agreement or endorsement of something previously stated.
Used to emphasize approval or agreement in casual conversation.