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Pinched Fingers Emoji
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Unicode Code Point | U+1F90C 1F90C |
Emoji Name | pinched fingers |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 13.0March 2020 |
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Keywords | pinchedfingersitalianwhat do you want |
đ¤ Meaning and Explanation
The đ¤ emoji, or "Pinched Fingers," shows all five fingertips brought together, pointing upwards, often with the wrist slightly bent.
This gesture is widely recognized as the "ma che vuoi" (what do you want/what are you saying) gesture in Italy, conveying disbelief, frustration, or a request for clarity.
Beyond its Italian roots, it has gained popularity globally to express perfection, excellence, or a chef's kiss for something outstanding.
It can also be used to convey a sense of impatience, questioning, or a subtle "listen to this".
đ¤ How to Use
This emoji is commonly used to express:
- Questioning/Disbelief: To ask "What do you mean?" or "Are you serious?" in a frustrated or incredulous way.
- Perfection/Excellence: To signify that something is perfect, delicious, or of high quality, often like a "chef's kiss."
- Impatience/Frustration: To convey annoyance or exasperation with a situation or person.
- Emphasis: To add emphasis to a statement, suggesting something is important or noteworthy.
- Italian Cultural Reference: To evoke Italian culture, food, or communication style.
đ¤ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | "What do you want?" "What are you saying?" | A very common and versatile gesture used to express a wide range of emotions, from questioning to frustration. |
| Global (Online) | Perfection, chef's kiss, excellence | Gained popularity through internet culture to signify something is outstanding or perfect, often in relation to food. |
| Other European Countries | Can be similar to Italy, or less common | Its meaning can be understood in neighboring countries, but less universally used than in Italy. |
| Middle East/South Asia | "Wait a minute," "Be patient" | In some cultures, a similar gesture can mean "wait a minute" or "be patient." |
| Israel | "Be patient," "Hold on" | In Israel, it is commonly used to mean "be patient" or "hold on." |