🤚🏼Raised Back of Hand: Medium-Light Skin Tone Emoji
A hand gesture indicating attention or greeting.
Unicode: U+1F91A U+1F3FC
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Meaning and Symbolism
The raised back of hand emoji depicts a hand raised with the palm facing outward. It is commonly used to signal a greeting, request attention, or emphasize a point. The skin tone modifier allows for representation of different ethnic backgrounds.
Popular Usage and Context
- Greeting someone
- Asking for attention or to be heard
- Emphasizing a statement or point
- Indicating a pause or break in conversation
- Representing a high-five gesture
Real-Life Message Examples
"Hey there! 🤚🏼"
"One second, 🤚🏼 let me finish this thought."
"And that's why, 🤚🏼, we need to take action."
Use with Caution
- Situations where a more formal or professional tone is appropriate
- Contexts where the gesture could be misinterpreted as rude or aggressive
- Conversations where the gesture could be seen as dismissive or interrupting
- Instances where the gesture could be interpreted as a demand or command
- Sensitive or serious discussions where the gesture might seem flippant or inappropriate
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