call me hand: dark skin tone
Unicode: 1F919 1F3FF
Description
An open hand with all five fingers outstretched and curled slightly, specifically showing a dark brown skin tone. This gesture often signifies 'call me' on a phone.
Group:
People & Body > hand-fingers-partial
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, or indicating anticipation of a call or communication.
Backstory
This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 9.0 in 2016 and added to Emoji 3.0. It depicts a common 'call me' gesture, popularized by Hawaiian culture, but has found widespread digital use for communication.
Usage Examples
- When you want someone to call you: 'Text me later, or even better, 🤙'
- Suggesting a phone call: 'Let's chat about this, 🤙'
- A casual way to say goodbye with an implicit 'call me soon': 'Later! 🤙'
- As part of a 'shaka' or 'hang loose' gesture in surfing or casual settings, especially with the darker skin tone: '🤙 for good vibes!'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly interpreted as 'call me' or 'talk to the hand' (when accompanied by a dismissive attitude).
East Asian culture:
Context varies, sometimes 'please answer' or a hand gesture similar to 'stop' or 'wait'.
Other cultures:
In some cultures, an open hand can be a sign of greeting or respect, but with fingers curled, the 'call me' interpretation is quite global for this emoji.