okay emoji
The okay emoji depicts a hand gesture forming a circle with the thumb and index finger, with other fingers extended, and a light skin tone. It signifies approval, agreement, or that something is fine.
There are different emoji meanings for okay emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely understood as 'OK' or 'all good'. In some contexts, it can be used informally to signify money or a small amount of something.
- Japan
- Can symbolize money or coins.
- Brazil and other Latin American countries
- Can be considered offensive, equivalent to an anatomical insult.
- Middle East and parts of Europe (e.g., Turkey, Greece)
- Can be insulting or carry negative connotations, similar to 'zero' or a derogatory term.
- France
- Can mean 'zero' or 'worthless'.
- Africa
- Varies by region, some places it's positive, others neutral or negative.