v2.0
🖐🏻Open Hand with Fingers Splayed: Light Skin Tone EmojiUnicode: 1F590 1F3FB
A hand with all fingers extended and spread apart. Used for waving, stopping someone, or emphasizing a point.
Released in Released in 2015 with Emoji 2.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
🖐🏻 This is your classic 'open hand' emoji. Think friendly wave 👋, a casual 'talk to the hand' stop sign, or even a dramatic 'ta-da!' reveal. With the light skin tone, it's just a bit more specific. Use it when you're waving at someone, trying to stop a convo or a bad idea, or when you're presenting something awesome.
Symbolism
- Greeting and friendliness
- Stopping or halting something
- Openness and presentation
Common Usage Scenarios
- Waving hello or goodbye to a friend in a chat
- Telling someone to stop or 'talk to the hand'
- Presenting a finished project or idea with flair
Usage Examples in Conversation
Heyyyy! 👋 Long time no see 🖐🏻
Talk to the hand ✋ I'm not listening to this nonsense 🖐🏻
And the final design is... *drumroll*... THIS! 🖐🏻
Slow down, stop right there 🖐🏻 Let's think about this.
Hi there! Welcome to the group 🖐🏻
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Great for a casual, friendly wave or 'hi'.
- Perfect for a humorous 'stop' or 'talk to the hand' moment.
- Use the specific skin tone when it's relevant or you just prefer it.
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