hand up emoji
The hand up emoji with a medium-dark skin tone, depicting a palm facing upwards. This gesture can signify questioning, asking for attention, or expressing a desire to speak.
There are different emoji meanings for hand up emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to convey surprise or awkwardness, or to signify someone is sharing a secret or reacting to a revelation.
- East Asian culture
- May be used similarly, or with a slightly more emphasis on 'shh!' or keeping a secret, or sometimes embarrassment.
