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✌🏽✌🏽 Victory Hand Emoji (Medium Skin Tone) EmojiUnicode: 270C 1F3FD

A hand gesture forming a 'V'.

Released in The ✌🏽 emoji is part of the Unicode 1.1 standard, originally released in 1993. The medium skin tone modifier was introduced in Unicode 8.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The ✌🏽 emoji, also known as the 'Victory Hand,' represents triumph, peace, or general happiness. It’s often used to convey positive feelings, especially after achieving something or promoting peace and positivity. With a medium skin tone modifier, this emoji celebrates diversity."

Symbolism

  • Victory: A common use is to indicate success or winning in a particular situation or competition.
  • Peace: It’s a well-known peace sign worldwide, promoting harmony, pacifism, or anti-war sentiments.
  • Positivity: Often used in casual settings to spread positive energy, joy, or playful vibes.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Celebrating personal achievements.
  • Promoting peace and positive messages during conversations.
  • Expressing excitement or joy in casual chats.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I just passed all my exams! ✌🏽
Let's keep things peaceful and full of love ✌🏽💖.
Worked all weekend, but finally finished the project! ✌🏽
Weekend vibes: chill, relax, and peace ✌🏽.
That was such a fun event! Can't wait for the next one ✌🏽.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it to express feelings of victory, peace, or celebration in casual settings.
  • Avoid using it in too serious or formal conversations where non-verbal gestures may be misinterpreted.
  • Consider pairing it with other emojis to strengthen its intended meaning, such as 💖 (heart) for peace and love.

Related Emojis

✌🏼

Victory Hand (Light Skin Tone)

A similar victory hand gesture, but with a light skin tone modifier.

✌🏿

Victory Hand (Dark Skin Tone)

A darker skin tone version of the victory hand emoji.

🤞🏽

Crossed Fingers (Medium Skin Tone)

Used to wish for good luck or hope for a positive outcome.

👋🏽

Waving Hand (Medium Skin Tone)

A hand waving gesture often used to express greetings or farewells.

✊🏽

Raised Fist (Medium Skin Tone)

A symbol of solidarity and support, often associated with movements for equality.

👍🏽

Thumbs Up (Medium Skin Tone)

Often used to show approval or agreement.

🙏🏽

Folded Hands (Medium Skin Tone)

A gesture of gratitude or prayer, commonly used to express thanks or ask for blessings.

🤟🏽

Love-You Gesture (Medium Skin Tone)

A hand sign commonly used to express affectionate or friendly feelings.

🤲🏽

Palms Up Together (Medium Skin Tone)

Depicts hands placed together in a cupping gesture, often signifying asking or offering something.

✋🏽

Raised Hand (Medium Skin Tone)

A representation of stopping, or as a simple acknowledgement.