raised back of hand
A hand with the fingers splayed out, facing forward, as if to say 'stop' or 'hi.' It is often used to represent the five-finger salute or a simple hello.
There are different emoji meanings for raised back of hand in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used for 'stop,' 'high-five,' 'give me five,' or a general greeting/acknowledgement. Also colloquially known as a 'talk to the hand' gesture.
- East Asian culture
- Similar uses, but can also be part of specific hand signals in various contexts, sometimes combined with other gestures. Less likely to be used for 'talk to the hand' than in Western cultures.
