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✋Raised Hand EmojiUnicode: 270B
A hand raised up, palm out. Used to tell someone to stop, wait a sec, or disagree with something.
Released in Released in 2010 with Unicode 6.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
✋ Yo! This is the universal sign for 'Whoa, hold your horses!' or 'Stop right there.' It's the verbal equivalent of slamming on the brakes. Use it when you need someone to pause what they're doing or saying, or to show you totally disagree with a crazy idea. Can also be used for a high five if you're feeling hyped!
Symbolism
- Stop or Halt
- Disagreement or 'No way!'
- Pause or Wait
Common Usage Scenarios
- When your friend is about to spend way too much money on something stupid
- To interrupt someone who's talking nonsense
- When you want to give someone a virtual high five for being awesome
Usage Examples in Conversation
Friend: I'm gonna text my ex right now. Me: ✋ Bruh, don't do it!
Mom: Did you finish your homework yet? Me: ✋ Wait, I need five more minutes!
OMG that was hilarious 😂✋ High five!
Stop the cap ✋ I know you didn't win the lottery.
Client: Can we add this feature by tomorrow? Me: ✋ That's gonna be impossible.
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Perfect for shutting down bad ideas instantly.
- Use it with friends for a quick 'Hold on' or 'Stop that'.
- Don't use it formally with your boss unless you're joking around.
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