men holding hands: medium skin tone
Two men holding hands, with a medium skin tone for both. This emoji depicts two adult male figures, positioned side-by-side and engaged in a hand-holding gesture.
There are different emoji meanings for men holding hands: medium skin tone in different cultures:
- General
- Universally recognized as depicting a male couple or two men in a close relationship. Its reception and use may vary depending on cultural acceptance of LGBTQ+ relationships.
- Western culture
- Commonly used to represent gay or queer male relationships, companionship, or solidarity.
- Other cultures
- In some cultures, same-sex relationships may not be openly acknowledged, so its interpretation might be nuanced or used purely for platonic friendship.
