folding hand fan
Unicode: 1FAAD
Description
A dark blue or purple-blue hand with fingers splayed, signaling to 'stop' or 'talk to the hand'. The hand is usually shown facing the viewer.
Group:
Objects > clothing
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents a strong command to 'stop', 'halt', or 'no'. Can also express disapproval, rejection, or setting boundaries.
Backstory
This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 15.0 in 2022. It provides a more explicit 'stop' or 'halt' hand gesture compared to other hand emojis, offering a clear visual for setting boundaries or expressing a definitive 'no'.
Usage Examples
- To tell someone to stop talking: 'Stop right there! ✋️🙏️'
- Setting boundaries: 'I'm not discussing this further. 🛑'
- Expressing rejection: 'No, thank you. 🛑'
- Commanding a halt: 'Freeze! 🛑'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely understood as a 'stop' gesture, sometimes used colloquially as 'talk to the hand' to dismiss someone.
East Asian culture:
Context-dependent; while 'stop' is recognized, the 'talk to the hand' dismissal is more specific to Western slang.