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✌🏼Victory Hand: Medium-Light Skin Tone EmojiUnicode: 270C 1F3FC

A V-shaped hand gesture for victory.

Released in The victory hand emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0. The medium-light skin tone variant was included in Unicode 8.0 in 2015 to promote diversity in emoji representations.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The victory hand emoji (✌🏼) represents a hand with the index and middle fingers extended in a V shape, while the other fingers are folded. It originated from the V for Victory gesture used during World War II and has evolved to symbolize triumph in competitions, peace movements, or simply a positive affirmation. With the medium-light skin tone, it adds a layer of inclusivity, allowing users to represent themselves more accurately in digital conversations. This emoji is versatile and can convey excitement, agreement, or a casual farewell, depending on the context.

Symbolism

  • Victory in sports or personal achievements, often used to celebrate wins.
  • Peace and anti-war sentiments, drawing from its historical roots in global conflicts.
  • A sign of approval or agreement in everyday interactions, symbolizing positivity.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Celebrating successes in sports, games, or exams to show triumph.
  • Expressing peace or solidarity in social media posts about global issues.
  • Using in casual chats as a fun way to say goodbye or agree with someone.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Just finished my exam and aced it! Feeling great, ✌🏼
Peace out for the day, everyone! See you tomorrow, ✌🏼
We won the tournament! High fives all around, ✌🏼
Finally quitting that bad habit, victory is mine! ✌🏼
Agree with your point completely, ✌🏼

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it in positive contexts to avoid misinterpretation, as it can symbolize peace or victory.
  • Be mindful of cultural differences; in some regions, it might be seen as offensive if used incorrectly.
  • Pair it with other emojis for clarity, especially in text-based conversations to enhance the message.

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