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🖐🏿🖐🏿 Raised Hand with Dark Skin Tone EmojiUnicode: 1F590 1F3FF

A raised hand gesture with dark skin tone.

Released in First introduced in Unicode 7.0 (2014) and gained skin tone options in Unicode 8.0 (2015).

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🖐🏿 emoji represents a hand raised in greeting or signaling to halt. With a dark skin tone variation, it acknowledges diversity and inclusion. This emoji can be used for various purposes, including offering a high-five, saying hello, or indicating a stop or pause in conversation. It's a versatile gesture for everyday communication."

Symbolism

Inclusion: The dark skin tone showcases support for diversity and representation in digital communication.
Greeting or Attention: As with many raised hand emojis, 🖐🏿 can signal a desire to get someone's attention or greet them.
Stopping or Signaling: It is commonly used to literally or symbolically say 'Stop' or 'Wait'.

Common Usage Scenarios

When you want to wave hello or get someone's attention in a casual chat.
Expressing agreement or requesting a high-five for something positive that was just mentioned.
Politely signaling to stop or pause a conversation.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey! 🖐🏿 Long time no see! How’s it going?

Congrats on your big win 🎉! High five! 🖐🏿

Hold on a sec 🖐🏿... do we really want to do that?

Just wanted to say hi 🖐🏿 before I head out.

Let’s take a break 🖐🏿, we've been at this for hours.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

While this emoji can be used in various contexts, be mindful of the interpretative differences. It can imply stopping or halting, so make sure the tone is clear.
Be conscious of its skin tone variation, which is intended to represent diversity, so use it respectfully.
Avoid overusing in one conversation; like any emoji, moderation is key to effective communication.