🫳 Palm Down Hand emoji meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🫳 | Palm Down Hand | A hand facing downward, representing a downward gesture or emphasis. | Hands & Body | U+1FAF3 | :palm_down_hand: |
Meaning
The 🫳 Palm Down Hand emoji shows an open hand with the palm facing downward. It commonly signifies direction, a gesture to indicate lowering, or emphasis on something beneath.
Common Uses
- Indicating a downward action or movement.
- Requesting calm or to lower volume or intensity.
- Expressing a gesture of placing something down.
- Suggesting a decrease or reduction in context.
- Used in conversations about hand gestures or body language.
Examples
Could you keep your voice down? 🫳Place the document here 🫳Focus on the lower section 🫳
Related Emojis
- ✋ Hand with Fingers Splayed: An open hand facing forward, used as a stop or high-five.
- 🖐️ Hand with Fingers Spread: Similar to ✋ but styled differently across platforms.
- 🤚 Raised Back of Hand: Shows the back of the hand raised, often as a stop or greeting.
- 🫲 Palm Up Hand: The opposite gesture with palm facing upward, signaling offering or asking.
Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint U+1FAF3, introduced around Unicode 13.0 (2020). Part of the Hands & Body category. Supports skin tone modifiers allowing different shades.
FAQ
What does the 🫳 emoji mean?
A hand with its palm facing down, signaling a downward gesture or emphasis.
How is the 🫳 emoji used?
It appears in contexts involving direction, calming gestures, or indicating something below.
Does the meaning of the 🫳 emoji change by context?
Depending on conversation, it can imply different downward-related actions or metaphorical reductions.
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