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✌🏿✌🏿 Victory Hand (Dark Skin Tone) EmojiUnicode: 270C 1F3FF

Represents victory or peace.

Released in This emoji was first introduced in Unicode 1.1 in 1993 and later supported across major platforms. The dark skin tone modifier was added with Unicode 8.0 in 2015 to promote diversity.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The ✌🏿 emoji, also known as the Victory Hand, typically represents a sign of peace, triumph, or victory. With the dark skin tone, ✌🏿 celebrates diversity and inclusion, specifically focusing on recognition and representation for people with darker skin tones."

Symbolism

Victory: The classic V-shape made with the index and middle fingers is globally recognized as a symbol of victory.
Peace: Often associated with peace, anti-war movements, and harmony due to its widespread use in peaceful protests.
Diversity: Using the dark skin variant promotes inclusivity and celebrates racial diversity, especially in the context of social justice movements.

Common Usage Scenarios

When you want to express victory after achieving something great.
In conversations related to peace, unity, or anti-war movements.
To celebrate and promote racial equality and diversity.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Finally finished my project on time! ✌🏿

Let's all come together in peace and unity ✌🏿

We made it through the tough semester! ✌🏿

Fighting for justice and equality every day ✌🏿

Game night was a blast, and guess who won? 😎✌🏿

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Can be used to signify both personal victories and collective achievements.
Great for showing support in social causes, particularly related to peace and justice.
The emoji with the dark skin tone brings attention and support for racial equality, so use it to promote positive messages, but avoid misuse in contexts where it might be considered inappropriate or insincere.

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