🫷🏻Leftwards Pushing Hand: Light Skin Tone Emoji
A hand gesture pushing something away, often lightheartedly.
Unicode: U+1FAF7 U+1F3FB
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Meaning and Symbolism
The leftwards pushing hand emoji depicts a hand with the palm facing outward, pushing something away. It can convey a playful, dismissive, or rejecting gesture. While the light skin tone variant is shown, the emoji is available in various skin tones.
Popular Usage and Context
- Expressing a lighthearted rejection or dismissal of something
- Indicating a playful or joking denial
- Conveying a sense of pushing something away or rejecting an idea
Real-Life Message Examples
"When my friend suggested going skydiving, I responded with 🫷🏻 – not a chance!"
"After finishing a big meal, I leaned back and said 🫷🏻 – no more food for me!"
Use with Caution
- Situations where a more serious or respectful response is warranted
- Contexts where the gesture could be misinterpreted as rude or offensive
- Professional or formal settings where it may be seen as inappropriate
- Conversations about sensitive or personal topics
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