palms up together: medium skin tone
An emoji depicting an older person, likely a woman, with a hand over their mouth, indicating a gesture of surprise or discretion. The skin tone is medium.
There are different emoji meanings for palms up together: medium skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often used for expressions of surprise, gossip, or playful discretion. Can also be used to imply 'spill the tea'.
- East Asian culture
- May be used similarly for surprise or embarrassment, sometimes in a more understated or polite manner than overt expressions. Can also signify 'don't tell anyone'.
- Global usage
- Universally understood as a gesture related to speech, discretion, or surprising revelation.
