v2.0
🤚Raised Back of Hand EmojiUnicode: 1F91A
A raised hand with palm facing outward, used to stop someone or get their attention
Released in Released in 2010 with Unicode 6.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
🤚 This one's like the universal 'STOP' sign but way more chill than a full hand. Use it when you wanna be like 'hold up, wait a sec' or when you're hyped for a high five. It's also perfect when you need to grab someone's attention without being too aggressive about it. Think of it as your digital 'talk to the hand' moment when you need to pause a conversation or stop someone from doing something.
Symbolism
- Stop and pause
- Ready for high five
- Setting a boundary
Common Usage Scenarios
- When your friend is about to spill tea and you're like 'wait hold that thought'
- Getting hyped for a celebratory high five after someone drops good news
- Stopping someone from making a terrible decision in real time
Usage Examples in Conversation
Friend: I just booked tickets to see my toxic ex 🤦
You: 🤚 Hold up, you did WHAT now?
Coworker: The boss wants us to work this weekend 😭
You: 🤚 Umm excuse me, absolutely not
After hearing epic gossip: 🤚 Wait wait wait, run that by me again? 👀
Celebrating wins: OMG WE GOT THE JOB! 🤚✨ High five first!
When someone's texting while driving: 🤚 Hey hey, eyes on the road please!
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Perfect when you need to stop something fast but stay friendly
- Use it for high fives when regular ✋ feels too formal
- Great for setting boundaries without coming across as aggressive
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