thumbs up: light skin tone
A hand with its thumb extended upwards and index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and pinky finger curled into the palm, with the back of the hand facing the viewer. The skin tone is light.
There are different emoji meanings for thumbs up: light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely understood as a sign of approval, 'job well done', or 'liking' something.
- Middle East and parts of West Africa
- Can be considered an insult or offensive, similar to showing a middle finger.
- Australia
- Historically, it could be seen as an insult, though this is less common now, especially when used in digital communication where the Western meaning prevails.