OK hand
Unicode: 1F44C
Description
A hand gesture where the thumb and index finger form a circle, while the other three fingers are extended upwards.
Group:
People & Body > hand-fingers-partial
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Commonly expresses approval, agreement, or that something is 'okay' or 'perfect'. It can also signify 'zero' in some contexts or be a sign of wealth in others.
Backstory
The 'OK' hand gesture has ancient origins, appearing in various cultures for thousands of years with different meanings. Its modern 'OK' meaning is believed to have originated in the United States in the 19th century. The emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010).
Usage Examples
- Confirming understanding: 'Got it 👌'
- Expressing satisfaction: 'Dinner was delicious 👌'
- Indicating approval: 'That's a great idea 👌'
- Responding 'everything is fine': 'How are you? I'm good 👌'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely accepted as a sign of approval, 'all OK', or excellence.
Japan:
Often represents money or 'OK'.
Brazil/Middle East/Mediterranean countries:
Can be interpreted as an offensive gesture, similar to calling someone an 'asshole'.
France/Belgium:
Can signify 'zero' or 'worthless'.