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🖐🏽Hand with Fingers Splayed: Medium Skin Tone EmojiUnicode: 1F590 1F3FD

A hand with fingers spread apart. Used to mean stop, a high five, or the number 5.

Released in Released in 2010 as part of Unicode 6.0

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Meaning and Interpretation

So, this emoji is basically the hand version of a Swiss Army knife. 🖐🏽 When someone is being super annoying or you just need a break, this is your universal 'STOP' sign. You're basically saying 'Whoa, hold up, not another word!' It's also the perfect way to ask for a high five that might get left hanging. Plus, it's literally just the number 5. Use it when you're counting, or when you wanna flex that you're 'the GOAT' 🐐 and show five fingers. Super versatile, just like me.

Symbolism

Stop or Halt - The ultimate 'cease and desist' vibe.
High Five - A symbol of celebration or a request for one.
Number Five - Representing the quantity 5 or 'gimme five'.

Common Usage Scenarios

When you're venting about a bad day and want your friend to stop asking questions.
In a group chat when the topic gets too chaotic and you wanna pause the madness.
Someone posts a cringe take and you just wanna be like 'Nope, stop right there'.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Friend 1: You should totally text your ex rn You: Absolutely not 🖐🏽

Me after a long week at work: I'm done, just stop talking to me 🖐🏽😭

OMG did you see that goal?! 🖐🏽 high five me bro! ✋

Okay team, we need to focus. I'm thinking 1️⃣, 2️⃣, 3️⃣, 🖐🏽, no wait 4️⃣ things to do.

The audacity of some people 🖐🏽 like, seriously?

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Best used when you're serious about stopping something, but not *too* serious.
Use with friends for a high five, otherwise it might look like you're pushing someone away.
It's the main character in the 'talk to the hand' gesture, so use it for dramatic effect.