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Raised Back of Hand Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F91A 1F91A |
Emoji Name | raised back of hand |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 3.0June 2016 |
Category | |
Keywords | raisedbackhandstophigh five |
đ¤ Meaning and Explanation
The đ¤ emoji shows the back of a raised right hand with the fingers held together. This emoji can be interpreted in several ways, including as a gesture for "stop," a high-five, or a signal to get someone's attention.
It is often used to volunteer, ask a question in a group setting, or to signal a pause.
đ¤ How to Use
This emoji can be used in various situations:
- Volunteering or Asking a Question: To simulate raising your hand in a classroom or meeting.
- Greeting or High-Five: As a way to offer a high-five, especially when combined with the front-facing raised hand emoji (â).
- Signaling "Stop": To tell someone to pause or stop what they are doing.
- Getting Attention: To draw attention to a message or statement.
đ¤ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Global | Raising hand, stop, high-five | The meaning can be ambiguous without context. |
| Western Cultures | High-five, "talk to the hand" | Can be used as a friendly high-five or as a dismissive "talk to the hand" gesture. |
| Formal/Classroom Settings | Volunteering, asking a question | Mimics the real-life gesture of raising one's hand to speak. |
| Online/Texting | Getting attention, offering help | A common way to interject in a group chat or offer assistance. |