leftwards pushing hand: light skin tone
A person gesturing 'ok' with a hand, characterized by light skin tone.
There are different emoji meanings for leftwards pushing hand: light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely accepted as a sign of approval, 'all good', or 'OK'.
- Brazil
- Can be considered a rude or offensive gesture, similar to an anilingus reference.
- Middle East (e.g., Turkey, Iran), parts of Eastern Europe (e.g., Greece), and some South American countries
- Can be interpreted as an insult or a highly offensive gesture, often implying homosexuality or a vulgar act.
- Japan
- Often used to represent money or coins because the circle resembles a coin, or can mean 'everything's okay'.
