man gesturing OK
A person gesturing with one hand raised, specifically a man, indicating 'NO', 'NO ENTRY', or 'STOP'. The hand is usually held palm outwards.
There are different emoji meanings for man gesturing OK in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to emphatically signal 'stop', 'no', or 'I forbid'. Can also be used playfully to feign rejection.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage to Western culture, often implying resistance or disagreement. In some contexts, it can be seen as slightly more confrontational than a simple thumbs-down.