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🫴🫴 Palm Up Hand Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1FAF4

Hand offering something.

Released in The 🫴 Palm Up Hand emoji was introduced in Emoji 14.0 in 2021.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🫴 Palm Up Hand emoji depicts a hand facing upwards with open fingers. It is commonly used to express offering, showing, giving something, or presenting an idea. It symbolizes open-mindedness, generosity, or support in both physical and abstract contexts."

Symbolism

  • Offering: A universal gesture for offering or presenting something to others.
  • Support: Represents the act of helping or supporting someone, symbolizing encouragement or assistance.
  • Receptivity: An open hand can also symbolize being receptive, open to new ideas, or welcoming.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Used when offering something, whether that's a material item or an abstract concept.
  • Displayed to show openness in communication or willingness to support someone.
  • Used in conversational contexts to convey the action of presenting or showing something visually.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Here, let me offer you some advice 🫴.
Could you pass the salt, please? 🫴
I have something to show you 🫴 – it's really cool!
Here's my idea 🫴, let me know what you think.
I'm always here to help 🫴 if you need anything.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Avoid overusing in professional contexts, as it might appear too casual without a formal context.
  • Make sure the context fits—this emoji works best when indicating a literal or figurative offer or presentation.
  • It's great to use alongside other supportive emojis (e.g., 🤲 or 🤝) to enhance the meaning.

Related Emojis

🤲

Palms Up Together

Two hands held together, often used to represent prayers or asking for help.

🤝

Handshake

A symbol of agreement, cooperation or mutual understanding.

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Pointing Right

A hand pointing to the right, often used to highlight or indicate something nearby.

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Raised Back of Hand

A raised hand, often used to express volunteering, call attention, or gentle greeting.

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Palms Together

Often represents a prayer or plea, as an offering toward others.

👐

Open Hands

Hands that are open, suggesting welcome, offering, or receptivity.

✋

Raised Hand

A hand raised, often symbolizes the action of pausing or volunteering.

🙌

Raised Hands

Two hands raised high, usually implies celebration or a sense of achievement.

🤲

Hand With Fingers Splayed

Depicts a hand stretched outwards, often symbolizing a 'stop' or greeting.

👉

Backhand Index Pointing Left

A hand pointing to the left, used to direct attention or highlight something.