hand with fingers splayed
A hand with its index finger and thumb extended, forming an 'OK' or 'A-OK' sign, with the palm facing towards the viewer. The other fingers are curled.
There are different emoji meanings for hand with fingers splayed in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly means 'OK', 'good', 'perfect', or 'all clear'. Used widely in everyday contexts.
- East Asian culture
- In Japan, it can symbolize money or 'gold'. In some parts of China, it can mean 'excellent' or 'zero'.
- Mediterranean and Latin American cultures
- Can be highly offensive, equivalent to a personal insult or a vulgar gesture in countries like Brazil, Greece, Turkey, and parts of the Middle East.
- Buddhism and Hinduism
- Used in some mudras (hand gestures) for meditation and yoga, with specific spiritual meanings.
- Diving
- Used by divers to signal 'OK' or 'I'm OK' under water.
