index pointing at the viewer: dark skin tone
Unicode: 1FAF5 1F3FF
Description
Unicode sequence for a person with 'fingers crossed' emoji with dark skin tone, symbolizing good luck or hope.
Group:
People & Body > hand-single-finger
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents hope, desire for good luck, or a wish that something will happen favorably. It can also imply a white lie or a playful fib.
Backstory
The 'fingers crossed' (crossed fingers) gesture itself has ancient origins across various cultures, often associated with warding off evil or hoping for good fortune. The emoji for 'Crossed Fingers' (U+1FAF5) was introduced in Unicode 14.0 in 2021. The subsequent skin tone modifier (U+1F3FF for dark skin tone) allows for personalized representation, aligning with Unicode's commitment to diversity.
Usage Examples
- Wishing good luck: 'Fingers crossed for your exam! 🤞🏿'
- Hoping for an outcome: 'I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow 🤞🏿'
- Making a wish: 'I'm wishing for a promotion 🤞🏿'
- Playful fib: 'I promise I'll clean my room... 🤞🏿 (just kidding!)'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely recognized as a gesture for luck, hoping for a positive outcome, or making a wish. Also used to imply a playful untruth.
East Asian culture:
While the 'luck' meaning is somewhat understood due to globalization, the gesture itself is not as traditionally rooted as in Western cultures. The 'lying' aspect might be less universally recognized.