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🤚🤚 Raised Back of Hand EmojiUnicode: 1F91A

Hand raised with back facing forward.

Released in The 🤚 emoji was introduced in Unicode 11.0 in 2018 as part of the emoji set to represent various hand gestures, enhancing digital communication.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🤚 emoji, known as the raised back of hand, depicts a hand held up with the back facing outward. It is primarily used to convey a sense of stopping or pausing an action, similar to a traffic officer's signal. In everyday communication, it can indicate a request for attention, a call to wait, or even a virtual high-five. This emoji adds a visual layer to text-based conversations, making interactions more expressive and immediate. Originating from common human gestures, it's versatile and can vary slightly in meaning based on context, such as in friendly chats or serious discussions.

Symbolism

  • Stopping or halting an action, often to prevent something from happening.
  • Signaling for attention or to speak up in a group conversation.
  • Indicating a high-five or celebratory gesture in informal settings.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In online chats or social media to ask someone to pause during a heated discussion.
  • In texting to signal a need for attention in group plans or decisions.
  • In professional emails or messages to politely request a stop or reconsideration.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, hold on a second 🤚, I didn't catch what you said about the movie.
Whoa, stop scrolling 🤚, that meme is hilarious!
Great news! High five right now 🤚, we aced the project.
Wait up 🤚, I have one more idea before we finalize the plan.
Don't go yet 🤚, let's chat a bit more about our trip.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it in contexts where a physical stop or signal is implied to avoid confusion in fast-paced conversations.
  • Be mindful of cultural differences, as hand gestures can have varying meanings in different regions.
  • Combine it with other emojis for clarity, like adding a face emoji to show if it's playful or serious.

Related Emojis

Raised Hand

Similar to 🤚 but shows the palm, often used for volunteering or stopping.

👋

Waving Hand

Represents waving hello or goodbye, a friendly gesture akin to signaling.

👍

Thumbs Up

Indicates approval or agreement, often paired with 🤚 for positive signals.

👌

OK Hand

Sign for 'okay' or approval, complementing 🤚 in affirmative gestures.

Raised Fist

Symbolizes solidarity or power, related to hand-raising for emphasis.

👊

Oncoming Fist

Used for fist bumps, similar to a high-five with 🤚.

🤝

Handshake

Represents agreement or greeting, extending from stopping to connecting.

🙌

Raising Hands

Shows celebration or praise, like an exaggerated form of 🤚 for excitement.

🖐️

Raised Hand with Fingers Splayed

Another hand signal for stopping or high-fiving, visually close to 🤚.

👆

Backhand Index Pointing Up

Points upwards for emphasis, often used with 🤚 to draw attention.