🤚🏽Raised Back of Hand: Medium Skin Tone Emoji
A hand gesture signaling a halt or stop action.
Unicode: U+1F91A U+1F3FD
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Meaning and Symbolism
The raised back of hand emoji depicts an outstretched hand with the palm facing outwards, often used to signal a stop or halt action. It can also convey a sense of rejection, denial, or disagreement. The medium skin tone variation allows for better representation of diverse skin tones.
Popular Usage and Context
- Indicating a stop or halt action
- Expressing disagreement or rejection
- Signaling a need for pause or break
- Emphasizing a point or statement
- Representing a physical gesture or body language
Real-Life Message Examples
"🤚🏽 Stop right there! You're not allowed to enter."
"I appreciate your offer, but 🤚🏽 I'll have to decline."
"🤚🏽 Let me stop you right there. I have a different perspective on this."
Use with Caution
- Situations where a more polite or diplomatic approach is required
- Contexts where the gesture could be perceived as rude or aggressive
- Professional or formal settings where such gestures may be inappropriate
- Conversations or discussions where a more nuanced or open-minded response is needed
- Scenarios where the gesture could be misinterpreted or cause offense
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