hand emoji
A versatile hand emoji, specifically a palm down hand with a medium-light skin tone modifier, used to denote various actions like dropping, offering, or showing 'stop'.
There are different emoji meanings for hand emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Can represent a 'stop' gesture, a 'talk to the hand' dismissal, or part of a wave. In some contexts, it can be a high-five gesture (🖐️).
- East Asian culture
- Similar uses, but less frequently used for 'talk to the hand'. More commonly seen in conjunction with other gestures or for emphasis.
