palm down hand: medium-light skin tone
A hand with its palm facing the viewer and fingers slightly outstretched, with the skin tone modifier indicating a light-medium skin tone.
There are different emoji meanings for palm down hand: medium-light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Can represent a 'stop' gesture, a 'talk to the hand' dismissal, or part of a wave. In some contexts, it can be a high-five gesture (🖐️).
- East Asian culture
- Similar uses, but less frequently used for 'talk to the hand'. More commonly seen in conjunction with other gestures or for emphasis.
