victory hand
A hand making a V-shape, typically forming the 'peace sign' with the index and middle fingers extended upwards and separated.
There are different emoji meanings for victory hand in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely recognized as a peace sign, dating back to the 1960s counterculture. Also indicates 'victory' (V for Victory) and can be used to signify the number two.
- United Kingdom/Australia/New Zealand (palm inwards)
- If the back of the hand is facing the viewer and the palm is facing the person making the gesture, it is an offensive gesture, similar to the 'middle finger' in other cultures.
- Japan
- Often used in photographs, particularly by young people, as a cute pose or simply to acknowledge the camera.
