palm up hand: medium-dark skin tone
A person with hand over mouth, often used to express surprise, shock, or a secret.
There are different emoji meanings for palm up hand: medium-dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to convey surprise or awkwardness, or to signify someone is sharing a secret or reacting to a revelation.
- East Asian culture
- May be used similarly, or with a slightly more emphasis on 'shh!' or keeping a secret, or sometimes embarrassment.