🤞
Crossed Fingers Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F91E 1F91E |
Emoji Name | crossed fingers |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 3.0June 2016 |
Category | |
Keywords | crossedfingersgood luckhope |
🤞 Meaning and Explanation
🤞 shows a hand with the index and middle fingers crossed. This is a common gesture for wishing luck or hoping for the best.
In Western culture, crossing fingers is believed to bring good luck or ward off bad luck. It can also indicate hoping something works out well.
Some people also use crossed fingers when telling a "white lie," though this usage is less common in digital communication.
🤞 How to Use
The crossed fingers emoji is widely used for:
- Wishing for good luck
Perfect for hoping things go well. - Showing hope or optimism
Expresses desire for a positive outcome. - Supporting others
Sends good vibes to friends facing challenges.
🤞 Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸🇬🇧 West | Good luck, hope | Universal positive gesture |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | Offensive gesture | Resembles inappropriate body parts |
| 🌍 Internet | Hoping, fingers crossed | Widely understood online |
| 🎰 Gambling | Luck in games | Common in casino or lottery contexts |
| 💕 Relationships | Hoping for romance | "Hope they text back 🤞" |
| 🎭 Theater | Pre-performance luck | Alternative to "break a leg" |
Cultural Sensitivity
Western Usage
"Fingers crossed for you! 🤞" → Supportive and positive
Note: Always well-received in Western contexts.
Careful in Vietnam
Avoid: Using 🤞 when communicating with Vietnamese people
Alternative: Use 🍀 (four-leaf clover) or 👍 (thumbs up) instead.
Modern Internet Use
"Please work 🤞🤞🤞" → Hoping technology cooperates
Tip: Multiple crossed fingers = extra hope/desperation.