v2.0
🫲Leftwards Hand EmojiUnicode: 1FAF2
A hand pointing to the left, used for giving directions or indicating something is on the left side.
Released in Added in Unicode 14.0 (2021)
pointingdirectionleftgesturelook herestopwaitguidepointerattention
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Meaning and Interpretation
🫲 Yo, this is basically the universal sign for 'It's over there on the left!' or 'Go that way.' You can use it when you're giving someone directions to the bathroom at a party, or when you see a cool shop and want your friend to look. Think of it as your digital way of pointing without actually being there. Sometimes it can also mean 'Hold up!' or 'Stop right there!' depending on the context.
Symbolism
- Direction and guidance
- Attention to the left
- A gesture of stopping or pointing out
Common Usage Scenarios
- Giving directions to a friend who's lost
- Pointing out a specific item in a list or photo
- Telling someone to check out a guy/girl walking by on the left
Usage Examples in Conversation
Hey, the bar you're looking for is just 🫲 that way! 🍺
OMG did you see that cute dog 🫲 over there?! 🐶
Me: 'Where's the exit?' Friend: 'It's 🫲 right there are you blind? 😂'
Wait wait 🫲 don't cross the street yet the light is red! 🚦
Check out the deal on the left side of the screen 🫲 it's insane! 💸
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it when you need to visually point something out without being there
- Perfect for giving simple directions in messages
- Can be used to signal 'stop' or 'wait' in a more casual way than 🛑
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