🤘
Sign of the Horns Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F918 1F918 |
Emoji Name | sign of the horns |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 1.0August 2015 |
Category | |
Keywords | hornsrock and rolldevilhand |
🤘 Meaning and Explanation
The 🤘 emoji depicts a hand gesture where the index and pinky fingers are extended upwards, while the middle and ring fingers are curled down, with the thumb often held down. It is widely recognized as the "sign of the horns" or "rock on" gesture.
This emoji primarily represents rock and roll music, heavy metal, enthusiasm, excitement, and a general attitude of coolness or rebellion.
It can also be used to express approval, solidarity, or a playful defiance. Its meaning can vary culturally, sometimes associated with protection against evil or even devil worship in some contexts, though its dominant use in digital communication is related to music and excitement.
🤘 How to Use
This emoji is commonly used when referring to:
- Music Genres: Especially rock, heavy metal, and punk music.
- Enthusiasm and Excitement: To show strong approval, excitement, or a high level of energy.
- Coolness or Rebellion: To convey a rebellious attitude, a sense of being cool, or going against the norm.
- Support or Solidarity: To show support for a band, a person, or a cause.
🤘 Cultural Background
Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
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Global (Music) | Rock and roll, heavy metal, enthusiasm | Widely recognized in music subcultures as a sign of approval and excitement. |
Italy | Corna (protection against evil eye) | In Italy, this gesture (especially with palm facing inward) can be used to ward off bad luck or evil. |
Some Religious Contexts | Devil worship, satanism | In certain conservative or religious contexts, it can be misinterpreted as a symbol of evil, though this is rare in mainstream emoji use. |
Texas Longhorns (USA) | "Hook 'em Horns" (university gesture) | In Texas, it's the hand sign for the University of Texas at Austin. |