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🤟🤟 Love You Gesture Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F91F

A hand gesture of love and positivity.

Released in The 'Love You Gesture' 🤟 emoji was officially added to the Unicode Emoji library in 2017 as part of Unicode 10.0 and Emoji 5.0.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 'Love You Gesture' emoji, 🤟, represents the expression of love and affection using a hand gesture where the thumb, index finger, and pinky are extended while the ring and middle fingers remain folded down. It is inspired by American Sign Language (ASL) to signify 'I love you.' It is commonly used in contexts relating to love, support, or fun, especially in more casual or lighthearted conversations."

Symbolism

Love and affection: Signifying 'I love you' in ASL.
Positivity and support: A way to bring positive vibes to any conversation.
Rock on: It can also be associated with rock music culture and the enthusiastic 'rock on' gesture to show excitement or support.

Common Usage Scenarios

When expressing love or affection towards someone in a playful or friendly manner.
In fun conversations when you're showing enthusiasm or excitement for something.
To signal support and encouragement, especially during positive or celebratory moments.

Usage Examples in Conversation

You're the best! 🤟 Love you!

This concert is going to be amazing! Rock on 🤟!

You’ve got this! Keep being awesome! 🤟

I miss you, but I’ll see you soon. 🤟

Let's crush today’s meeting together! 🤟

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

This emoji is best used in casual and informal settings where the conversation is light-hearted, supportive, or fun.
Though it is associated with ASL, many people use it without context and may not realize it means 'I love you' in sign language.
Avoid using it in overly formal or serious contexts, as it has a playful tone.