| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🤚 | raised_back_of_hand | A raised back of the hand gesture indicating stop or attention. | Gesture | U+1F91A | :raised_back_of_hand: |
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Meaning
The 🤚 emoji depicts a hand held up with the back facing outward. It commonly signals a request to pause, stop, or an attempt to get attention.
Common Uses
- Requesting someone to stop or wait.
- Signaling a hands-up position in conversations.
- Expressing a non-verbal gesture for attention.
- Used in chats to indicate refusal or disagreement.
- Representing the physical action of raising a hand.
Examples
🤚 Stop right there!
Can you hold on? 🤚
🤚 I have a question.
Related Emojis
- ✋ Raised Hand: shows palm facing forward, often indicating stop or greeting.
- 🖐️ Hand with Fingers Splayed: fingers spread apart, similar but more open.
- ✊ Raised Fist: a different gesture symbolizing strength or solidarity.
- 🖖 Vulcan Salute: a hand gesture with fingers split, from popular culture.
Technical Notes
The raised back of hand emoji uses the Unicode codepoint U+1F91A and was introduced around Unicode 9.0 (2016). It supports multiple skin tone modifiers for personalization.
FAQ
- What does the 🤚 emoji mean?
It represents a raised hand with the back facing outward, often used to signal stop or get attention.
- How is the 🤚 emoji used?
Typically to ask someone to pause, indicate a hands-up gesture, or highlight attention in chats.
- Does the meaning of the 🤚 emoji change by context?
Yes, it can mean stop, a raised hand in class, or seeking notice depending on the situation.