sign of the horns: medium-dark skin tone
A hand gesture with the index finger and little finger extended, forming a 'rock on' or 'horns' sign, with a dark skin tone.
There are different emoji meanings for sign of the horns: medium-dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to express approval for rock music, heavy metal, or general excitement. Can also be interpreted as 'rock on' or a party gesture.
- Mediterranean and Latin American culture
- In some cultures (e.g., Italy, Spain, Brazil), pointing this gesture downwards can be an insult ('corna' or 'cornuto'), implying one's spouse is unfaithful. However, pointing it upwards generally avoids this negative connotation.
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- With the thumb extended, it means 'I love you.' Without the thumb (as in this emoji), it can be used for 'rock on' or in specific ASL phrases.
