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🤚 Raised Back of Hand Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The back of a raised hand, showing the knuckle side rather than the palm. Often used as a casual wave or to indicate a backhand gesture.
When to Use
Use as an alternative wave, to draw attention, or to indicate the back of the hand in conversations about gestures.
Example Usage
- “Hey over here 🤚”
- “Talk to the hand 🤚”
- “Casual wave 🤚”
Popular Combinations
🤚🛑
Stop right there
🤚😤
Talk to the hand
🤚👋
Hey there
How Raised Back of Hand looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🤚 mean in a text message?▼
The back of a raised hand, showing the knuckle side rather than the palm. Often used as a casual wave or to indicate a backhand gesture. Use as an alternative wave, to draw attention, or to indicate the back of the hand in conversations about gestures. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 🤚?▼
You can use the Raised Back of Hand emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 🤚 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Raised Back of Hand emoji is encoded as U+1f91a in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🤚 and in CSS content: "\1f91a". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🤚?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:raised_back_of_hand:` to insert the Raised Back of Hand emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f91a
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 3.0
Shortcodes
:raised_back_of_hand:Keywords
fingersbackhand
When to Use 🤚 Raised Back of Hand
Use as an alternative wave, to draw attention, or to indicate the back of the hand in conversations about gestures.
- •Send 🤚 when you want to express or reference "raised back of hand" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🤚 in conversations about fingers or backhand to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🤚 Raised Back of Hand on social media posts, stories, or comments related to raised back of hand
- •Combine 🤚 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about fingers, backhand
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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