left-facing fist
Unicode: 1F91B
Description
A dark purple or magenta-colored hand with the thumb, index, and middle fingers extended, and the ring and little fingers curled into the palm, often depicting a hand making a specific gesture.
Group:
People & Body > hand-fingers-closed
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Commonly represents appreciation, a request, or a specific greeting, depending on cultural context. It is often associated with the 'I love you' sign in American Sign Language.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 (2016) as 'Call Me Hand'. While its original intent might have been ambiguous or simply a hand gesture, it has become strongly associated with the 'I love you' sign in ASL, particularly in English-speaking regions, due to its resemblance to that specific handshape.
Usage Examples
- Expressing affection: 'Missing you! 🤙'
- Greeting someone: 'Hey friend! 🤙'
- As a reference to ASL: 'Sending love your way! 🤙'
- In a playful or relaxed context: 'Catch you later! 🤙'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely recognized as the 'I love you' sign in American Sign Language (ASL). Can also be used to signify 'rock on' in a concert setting, or simply a friendly wave.
East Asian culture:
May be less universally recognized as 'I love you' compared to ASL. Can sometimes be interpreted as greeting or a stylized hand gesture without a specific meaning.