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🤙

Call Me Hand Emoji

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Emoji Overview

Unicode
Code Point
U+1F919
1F919
Emoji Name
call me hand
Version
Date Added for Emoji
3.0June 2016
Category
Keywords
callmehandshaka

🤙 Meaning and Explanation

The 🤙 emoji depicts a hand gesture where the thumb and pinky finger are extended, while the middle three fingers are curled. This gesture is widely known as the "shaka" sign in Hawaiian culture, but it has evolved to mean "call me" in many parts of the world.

It is commonly used to suggest "call me," "let's talk," or "get in touch." In its original Hawaiian context, it conveys friendship, understanding, aloha (love, peace, compassion), and solidarity. It can also symbolize a laid-back, chill attitude.

🤙 How to Use

This emoji is commonly used in contexts related to:

  1. Communication: To ask someone to call you, or to indicate that you will call them.
  2. Friendship/Aloha: To express friendly greetings, solidarity, or a relaxed vibe.
  3. Surfing/Beach Culture: To convey a "hang loose" or chill attitude, especially in surfing communities.
  4. Agreement/Approval: To show approval or understanding in a casual way.

🤙 Cultural Background

Region Common Meaning Additional Notes or Misunderstandings
Hawaii Shaka (friendship, aloha, hang loose) Original meaning, deeply rooted in local culture.
General (Western) Call me, let's talk Widely adopted for communication.
Surfing/Action Sports Hang loose, chill, good vibes Popular among surfers and extreme sports enthusiasts.
Brazil "Tudo bem?" (Is everything okay?) or "Okay" Used as a casual greeting or affirmation.

Common Misunderstandings of 🤙

Misinterpretation as a phone call

While it means "call me," some might literally interpret it as holding a phone to the ear, rather than the action of making a call.

Tip: If you mean a literal phone call, use 📞 (telephone receiver) or 📱 (mobile phone).

Overuse outside of its primary meanings

Using 🤙 without the context of "call me" or a chill/friendly vibe might be confusing, especially to those unfamiliar with its nuances.

Tip: Be mindful of your audience and the intended meaning. If unsure, add clarifying text.

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