[{"emoji": "👋", "name": "Waving Hand", "variations": ["👋🏻👋🏼👋🏽👋🏾👋🏿"], "description": "A yellow hand waving back and forth, used to say “hello” or “goodbye.” Often conveys a friendly, casual greeting or parting.", "meaning": "The Waving Hand emoji is used to greet someone or bid them farewell in a playful or cheerful way. It’s also commonly used when introducing yourself in a group chat, livestream, or email thread.It’s commonly used in:Opening or closing messagesVirtual meetings or eventsLight-hearted conversationsIt can also be used sarcastically or dramatically to “wave away” someone or something being dismissed.Millennial vs. Gen Z UsageMillennials use it in sincere greetings or goodbyes.Gen Z may use it ironically, such as to jokingly ghost someone or sign off dramatically.", "example": "\t\"Hi everyone 👋 excited to be here!\""}, {"emoji": "🤚", "name": "Raised Back of Hand", "variations": ["🤚🏻🤚🏼🤚🏽🤚🏾🤚🏿"], "description": "A raised hand with the palm facing outward and fingers slightly apart. Often used to volunteer, signal stop, or show readiness.", "meaning": "This emoji signals a nonverbal cue—like saying \"Me!\", “Stop right there,” or “I’m in.” It’s commonly seen in digital contexts where people want to participate, ask a question, or indicate presence.It’s commonly used in:Volunteering or raising a hand virtuallyPlayful “pick me” energySignaling agreement or readinessIt may also carry a humorous tone when used in memes or pop culture references.Millennial vs. Gen Z UsageMillennials use it earnestly in meetings or group chats.Gen Z often repurpose it in ironic or exaggerated meme culture, especially with over-the-top captions.", "example": "\"Who wants the last slice? 🤚\""}, {"emoji": "🖐", "name": "Hand with Fingers Splayed", "variations": ["🖐🏻🖐🏼🖐🏽🖐🏾🖐🏿"], "description": "A hand with all five fingers spread apart, palm facing outward. It’s more neutral and formal than 👋 or ✋", "meaning": "This emoji is less commonly used in casual messaging, but it can convey a high-five, attention-grabbing gesture, or an open signal. It may also be interpreted as “Stop” in a more serious or assertive tone. It’s commonly used in:Visual emphasis in designs or postsHigh-fives in a broader contextPosts or memes mimicking awkward gesturesIt also occasionally appears in content relating to sci-fi or mystical hand signs, especially in geeky subcultures. Millennial vs. Gen Z UsageMillennials rarely use this emoji, often preferring ✋ or 👋.Gen Z might use it in ironic, awkward, or surreal meme humor.", "example": "\t\"High five to everyone who finished their to-do list 🖐\""}, {"emoji": "✋", "name": "Raised Hand", "variations": ["✋🏻✋🏼✋🏽✋🏾✋🏿"], "description": "A hand held upright with fingers together, palm facing forward. Often shown with a light or medium skin tone by default.", "meaning": "The ✋ Raised Hand emoji is typically used to represent stopping, requesting attention, or high-fiving. In formal or instructional contexts, it signals \"I have something to say\" or \"Stop right there.\" It's also common in educational settings or meetings to mimic raising a hand to speak. Among older generations, it often retains its literal or formal meaning—like asking a question or saying “I’m here.” In Gen Z and meme culture, however, it's more likely to be used ironically or playfully, sometimes even to signal backing away from drama or inserting oneself into a situation.", "example": "\"Who volunteered to organize the whole event? ✋ (I regret everything.)\""}, {"emoji": "🖖", "name": "Vulcan Salute", "variations": ["🖖🏻🖖🏼🖖🏽🖖🏾🖖🏿"], "description": "A raised hand with the fingers split between the middle and ring fingers, made famous by the \"Live long and prosper\" gesture from Star Trek.", "meaning": "The 🖖 Vulcan Salute emoji is a pop culture icon, mostly associated with science fiction fans and the legacy of Star Trek. It symbolizes goodwill, peace, and geek pride. It’s a respectful and often affectionate greeting in nerd communities. Older generations and sci-fi fans use it sincerely to reference the series or its philosophy. Gen Z and younger users may also use it sarcastically, meme-ified, or to signal ‘I’m a nerd and proud’ in a more ironic tone.", "example": "\"Just finished rewatching the whole series. 🖖\""}, {"emoji": "🫱", "name": "Rightwards Hand", "variations": ["🏻", "🏼", "🏽", "🏾", "🏿"], "description": "A flat hand held out with palm facing left (from the viewer's perspective), as if gesturing to the right.", "meaning": "The 🫱 Rightwards Hand emoji represents gesturing, offering, or motioning toward something or someone to the right. It can imply directing attention, handing something off, or presenting an idea or person. In modern and Gen Z usage, it’s often used in emoji pairings for dramatic effect—like pointing at oneself or something else, or as part of a visual meme. When paired with 🫲 (Leftwards Hand) or 👉 (Backhand Pointing), it can suggest emphasis, focus, or callouts in conversations and memes. Older users may interpret it more functionally—as simply a hand gesture for direction or instruction.", "example": "\"Me 🫱 responsibilities I’ve been avoiding all week.\""}, {"emoji": "🫲", "name": "Leftwards Hand", "variations": ["🏻", "🏼", "🏽", "🏾", "🏿"], "description": "A flat hand extended outward, palm facing right (from the viewer’s perspective), as if gesturing to the left.", "meaning": "The 🫲 Leftwards Hand emoji is often used to gesture, indicate, or draw attention to something on the left side of a message or screen. It can also suggest presenting or referencing something about to be mentioned. Like its counterpart 🫱 (Rightwards Hand), it's frequently used in modern texting and meme culture to structure visual responses, like pointing at yourself or pairing it with other emojis to tell a visual “story.” Gen Z usage often embraces it for stylized expression, subtle emphasis, or layered callouts. Older generations may interpret it more literally, often for indicating direction or guiding attention.", "example": "\"🫲 Me when I realize I left the stove on.\""}, {"emoji": "🫳", "name": "Palm Down Hand", "variations": ["🏻", "🏼", "🏽", "🏾", "🏿"], "description": "A flat hand held horizontally with the palm facing downward, as if pressing down or signaling “calm down.”", "meaning": "The 🫳 Palm Down Hand emoji conveys a sense of pressing, lowering, or calming. It may represent a hand motion to “slow down,” “keep it low,” or even the act of physically pushing something downward. It can also suggest subtle dominance, gentle rejection, or quiet reassurance—depending on tone and pairing. It’s occasionally used in stylized emoji combinations to simulate actions like lowering volume or motioning “enough.” In online usage, it’s often paired with other emojis in abstract or layered ways, though not yet as widespread in cultural meme language as other hand gestures.", "example": "\"🫳 Not the time for loud opinions.\""}, {"emoji": "🫴", "name": "Palm Up Hand", "variations": ["🏻", "🏼", "🏽", "🏾", "🏿"], "description": "A hand held out flat with the palm facing up, as if offering or receiving something.", "meaning": "The 🫴 Palm Up Hand emoji represents offering, receiving, asking, or requesting. It may signal generosity, openness, or an invitation—like holding something out for someone to take. In modern use, it is also used metaphorically to suggest “give it to me,” “what now?” or “waiting for something.” It can feel passive, expectant, or even slightly dramatic, depending on the tone of the surrounding text. Gen Z users often incorporate it in stylized phrases or emoji pairings that mimic spoken phrases or body language. Older users tend to read it more literally as an offering gesture.", "example": "\"Still waiting for that refund 🫴\""}, {"emoji": "🫷", "name": "Leftwards Pushing Hand", "variations": ["🏻", "🏼", "🏽", "🏾", "🏿"], "description": "A flat hand pushing toward the left, as if holding something back or gesturing “stay away.”", "meaning": "The 🫷 Leftwards Pushing Hand emoji is typically used to signal resistance, refusal, or setting a boundary. It may indicate “stop,” “don’t come closer,” or “I’m pushing this away.” In digital conversations, it can be both literal (e.g., rejecting something) or figurative (e.g., distancing from a situation, thought, or person). Gen Z and younger users often pair this emoji with 🫸 (Rightwards Pushing Hand) to visually frame a subject in memes or to express opposing forces or emotional tension. Older generations tend to read it more functionally as a “stop” or pushing gesture.", "example": "\"🫷 Not dealing with that today.\""}, {"emoji": "🫸", "name": "Rightwards Pushing Hand", "variations": ["🏻", "🏼", "🏽", "🏾", "🏿"], "description": "A flat hand pushing toward the right, often used in parallel with its leftward counterpart.", "meaning": "The 🫸 Rightwards Pushing Hand emoji mirrors 🫷 and is used to symbolize pushing something away, resisting, or enforcing a boundary. It often complements the leftwards version to create expressive, symmetrical reactions. In meme culture and Gen Z usage, 🫷 and 🫸 are often placed on either side of text or emojis to \"frame\" an emotion, reaction, or behavior. This emoji can also be used solo to show forceful rejection, distancing, or even a dramatic shift. Older users may view it simply as a gesture of action or direction.", "example": "\"🫸 Not going there again.\""}, {"emoji": "👌", "name": "Ok Hand", "variations": ["👌🏻👌🏼👌🏽👌🏾👌🏿"], "description": "A hand forming a circle with the thumb and index finger while the other fingers are extended, signaling “okay” or “perfect.”", "meaning": "The 👌 OK Hand emoji is traditionally used to express approval, agreement, or that something is fine or perfect. It’s a positive, affirming gesture across many cultures. However, its meaning has become more nuanced over time. Among older generations, it retains its original tone—signaling “that works” or “everything’s good.” In Gen Z and online meme culture, it can also be used sarcastically or ironically, especially when paired with exaggerated praise or when mocking superficial perfection. Note: In some regions, this emoji has controversial or negative connotations depending on context, so tone and audience matter.", "example": "\"Deadline met, budget intact, no chaos 👌\""}, {"emoji": "🤌", "name": "Pinched Fingers", "variations": ["🤌🏻🤌🏼🤌🏽🤌🏾🤌🏿"], "description": "A hand with fingers and thumb held together, pointing upward. Commonly associated with Italian hand gestures.", "meaning": "The 🤌 Pinched Fingers emoji conveys frustration, emphasis, or asking \"What do you mean?\" It originated from Italian hand gestures but is now widely used across many cultures in digital expression. It’s often paired with emotional outbursts, culinary praise, or rhetorical questions. While older generations may see it as a literal gesture or cultural reference, younger users tend to use it in exaggerated or humorous contexts—especially in food or sarcasm-heavy posts.", "example": "\"That final touch on the project? Chef’s kiss 🤌\""}, {"emoji": "🤟", "name": "Pinching Hand", "variations": ["🤟🏻🤟🏼🤟🏽🤟🏾🤟🏿"], "description": "A hand with the thumb and index finger close together, as if measuring something very small.", "meaning": "The 🤏 Pinching Hand emoji is used to indicate something very small or minimal—whether it's a tiny amount, a small detail, or to emphasize how close something is to happening. Gen Z and younger users often use it humorously or sarcastically to downplay things (“just a little broke 🤏”), tease minimal effort, or mock close calls. Older users tend to interpret it more literally, as measuring or estimating something physically small.", "example": "\"She was 🤏 this close to losing it.\""}, {"emoji": "✌️", "name": "Victory Hand", "variations": ["✌🏻", "✌🏼", "✌🏽", "✌🏾", "✌🏿"], "description": "A raised hand with index and middle fingers extended in a V-shape, palm facing outward.", "meaning": "The ✌️ Victory Hand emoji traditionally symbolizes peace, victory, or goodwill. It has strong historical ties to 1960s counterculture movements and is often associated with nonviolence or triumph. Older generations may associate it with peace signs or post-war symbolism. Gen Z and meme users often use it playfully, sarcastically, or to signal “done with this,” especially when combined with disappearing or ironic text (e.g., peace out ✌️).", "example": "\"Meeting’s over, I’m out ✌️\""}, {"emoji": "🤞", "name": "Crossed Fingers", "variations": ["🤞🏻🤞🏼🤞🏽🤞🏾🤞🏿"], "description": "A hand with the index and middle fingers crossed, often used as a hopeful gesture or sign of good luck.", "meaning": "The 🤞 Crossed Fingers emoji traditionally represents hope, good luck, or a wish for success. It’s often used before exams, competitions, or uncertain situations to say “fingers crossed.” Older generations tend to use it literally, as a hopeful or supportive sign. Younger users may use it more casually or even sarcastically—sometimes as a way of expressing low expectations with a touch of humor (“maybe it'll work 🤞 but I doubt it”).", "example": "\"Waiting for the job offer email 🤞\""}, {"emoji": "🫰", "name": "Hand With Index Finger And Thumb Crossed", "variations": ["🏻", "🏼", "🏽", "🏾", "🏿"], "description": "A hand with the index finger and thumb crossed, forming a tiny heart—often used in K-pop culture.", "meaning": "The 🫰 emoji is widely recognized as the Korean finger heart gesture, symbolizing affection, love, or cute appreciation. The gesture gained popularity through K-pop idols and Korean media, and has since spread globally. Gen Z and younger audiences often use this emoji playfully in flirty, friendly, or fan-centered messages. Older generations might not recognize the meaning at first glance, sometimes mistaking it for a small hand sign or counting gesture.", "example": "\"Thanks for all the support! 🫰"}, {"emoji": "🤙", "name": "Love-You Gesture", "variations": ["🤙🏻🤙🏼🤙🏽🤙🏾🤙🏿"], "description": "A hand with the thumb, index finger, and pinky extended—representing “I love you” in American Sign Language (ASL).", "meaning": "The 🤟 Love-You Gesture emoji is based on the ASL sign for “I love you”. It combines the letters I, L, and Y into one hand shape and is used to express affection, support, or general positivity. Older users may use this emoji sincerely in personal or affectionate messages. Gen Z and fandom communities often use it to hype others up, show appreciation, or react to fan moments—especially in online content or livestreams.", "example": "\"Great job on your presentation today 🤟\""}, {"emoji": "🤘", "name": "Sign Of The Horns", "variations": ["🤘🏻🤘🏼🤘🏽🤘🏾🤘🏿"], "description": "A hand with the index and pinky fingers extended, typically associated with rock music, energy, or rebellion.", "meaning": "The 🤘 Sign of the Horns emoji is widely used to represent rock and roll, enthusiasm, or general badass energy. It’s a symbol of music culture, especially metal, and can express excitement, confidence, or approval with attitude. Older generations and music fans often use it in connection with concerts, bands, or festival culture. Gen Z sometimes uses it playfully or ironically, especially when reacting to bold behavior, hype moments, or inside jokes online.", "example": " \"Finally got tickets to the show 🤘\""}, {"emoji": "🤙", "name": "Call Me Hand", "variations": ["🤙🏻🤙🏼🤙🏽🤙🏾🤙🏿"], "description": "A hand with the thumb and pinky finger extended, mimicking a phone shape.", "meaning": "The 🤙 Call Me Hand emoji mimics the classic “call me” gesture, often used to say “let’s talk,” “call me later,” or just “hang loose.” It’s casual, laid-back, and often conveys friendliness or chill vibes. Older users may use it to suggest a literal phone call or stay in touch. Younger users and surfers/skaters often use it more for its relaxed tone—like saying “no stress” or “cool with me.” In some contexts, it’s used for comedic effect to suggest awkward or outdated phone behavior.", "example": "\"Vacation mode activated 🤙\""}, {"emoji": "👈", "name": "Backhand Index Pointing Left", "variations": ["👈🏻👈🏼👈🏽👈🏾👈🏿"], "description": "A backhand-style hand pointing to the left. Often paired with other emojis or text for visual emphasis.", "meaning": "The 👈 Backhand Index Pointing Left emoji is commonly used to draw attention to the left-hand side of a message. It’s often part of emoji-based formatting, directing the viewer to a statement, reaction, or attached media. Gen Z and meme users frequently use it in sarcastic, dramatic, or layered messaging (e.g., “look at this 👈 me pretending everything's fine”). Older generations often use it more literally, as a directional or instructional pointer.", "example": "\"Swipe left 👈 to see the all the infos!\""}, {"emoji": "👉", "name": "Backhand Index Pointing Right", "variations": ["👉🏻👉🏼👉🏽👉🏾👉🏿"], "description": "A hand with the index finger extended, pointing to the right. Often used to draw attention or emphasize something to its right.", "meaning": "The 👉 Backhand Index Pointing Right emoji is widely used to highlight, emphasize, or direct attention to the following text or element. It’s commonly paired with captions, links, or statements that follow. Older generations use it literally—to indicate direction or bring attention to something. Younger users and Gen Z frequently use it in memes, sarcastic posts, or as part of visual layouts in emoji-based storytelling.", "example": "\"Don’t forget to check this out 👉\""}, {"emoji": "👆", "name": "Backhand Index Pointing Up", "variations": ["👆🏻👆🏼👆🏽👆🏾👆🏿"], "description": "A hand pointing upward with the index finger, used to indicate something above or to gesture “wait” or “hold up.”", "meaning": "The 👆 Backhand Index Pointing Up emoji typically means “look above,” “this is important,” or “hold on a sec.” It’s often used in online comments or posts to refer to previous text or to indicate emphasis. Older users often use it functionally to reference prior information. Younger users may also use it more casually or ironically, such as highlighting a humorous or cringeworthy statement they just made.", "example": "\"Read that again 👆\""}, {"emoji": "🖕", "name": "Middle Finger", "variations": ["🖕🏻🖕🏼🖕🏽🖕🏾🖕🏿"], "description": "A raised hand showing the back of the hand with the middle finger extended—a universally recognized offensive gesture.", "meaning": "The 🖕 Middle Finger emoji is a rude and offensive gesture used to express frustration, anger, or defiance. It’s a digital stand-in for flipping someone off and is generally considered vulgar, depending on the context. Younger users often use it in a more sarcastic, exaggerated, or humorous way among friends, whereas older generations may view it as more aggressive or inappropriate. It's important to consider tone, audience, and platform when using this emoji.", "example": "\"When the app crashes after an hour of work 🖕\""}, {"emoji": "👇", "name": "Backhand Index Pointing Down", "variations": ["👇🏻👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾👇🏿"], "description": "A hand with the index finger extended downward, commonly used to point to something below.", "meaning": "The 👇 Backhand Index Pointing Down emoji is typically used to draw attention to something beneath it—like a link, photo, or comment. It's often part of call-to-actions like “see below” or “check this out.” Older users usually employ it literally, to direct attention downward in a post or message. Gen Z frequently uses it in memes and short-form video captions to frame jokes, emphasize context, or add dramatic pacing.", "example": " \"👇 Details in the caption.\" "}, {"emoji": "☝️", "name": "Index Pointing Up", "variations": ["🏻", "🏼", "🏽", "🏾", "🏿"], "description": "A hand with the index finger extended straight upward, typically interpreted as a gesture for emphasis or a raised point.", "meaning": "The ☝️ Index Pointing Up emoji is used to emphasize a key point, share a reminder, or add a note of importance. It often reads as a more formal or stylized version of “just so you know.” Older generations may use it in informative or instructive contexts. Gen Z and meme users tend to use it playfully or sarcastically—especially when highlighting irony, obvious facts, or cheeky statements.", "example": "\"That’s on personal growth ☝️\""}, {"emoji": "🫵", "name": "Index Pointing At The Viewer", "variations": ["🏻", "🏼", "🏽", "🏾", "🏿"], "description": "A hand with the index finger extended directly outward, appearing to point straight at the person reading the message.", "meaning": "The 🫵 Index Pointing at the Viewer emoji is a direct and attention-grabbing gesture used to call someone out, assign responsibility, or signal focus. It mimics the feeling of being pointed at in real life—whether playful or serious. Gen Z often uses it in memes or reaction formats to say “you,” “this is about you,” or “yes, you.” It’s common in humorous posts or to highlight shared experiences. Older users may see it as a more literal or assertive gesture.", "example": "\"Don’t forget who did the work, YOU 🫵\""}, {"emoji": "👍", "name": "Thumbs Up", "variations": ["👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿"], "description": "A hand with the thumb extended upward, often used to express agreement, approval, or encouragement.", "meaning": "The 👍 Thumbs Up emoji is one of the most universally recognized gestures for approval, support, or a job well done. It’s often used to say “yes,” “good job,” or “I agree” in both casual and professional settings. Older generations commonly use it sincerely to express affirmation, while younger users may also apply it ironically or passively—sometimes even to signal disinterest, sarcasm, or social discomfort. Despite this tone shift in some circles, it remains widely accepted as a positive response.", "example": "\"Great presentation today! 👍\""}, {"emoji": "👎", "name": "Thumbs Down", "variations": ["👎🏻👎🏼👎🏽👎🏾👎🏿"], "description": "A hand with the thumb extended downward.", "meaning": "The 👎 Thumbs Down emoji is used to express disapproval, disagreement, or criticism. It’s often dropped in response to bad news, unpopular opinions, or content someone finds unhelpful or disappointing. While it can be used playfully in friend groups to roast someone or jokingly reject an idea, it also holds strong weight in more serious discussions, reviews, or feedback threads. It’s the digital equivalent of booing or saying “no thanks.”", "example": "\"That movie was a total letdown 👎\""}, {"emoji": "✊", "name": "Raised Fist", "variations": ["✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿"], "description": "A hand held in a clenched fist, raised upward.", "meaning": "The ✊ Raised Fist emoji is a powerful gesture associated with unity, protest, resistance, and empowerment. It is widely recognized in political, social justice, and activist movements—especially those advocating for human rights and equality. This emoji is also used to express personal strength, resilience, pride, or standing up for one’s beliefs. In casual use, it can signal support for a cause or show that someone is “fighting through” a tough situation.", "example": "\"Still showing up, still fighting ✊🏾\""}, {"emoji": "👊", "name": "Oncoming Fist", "variations": ["👊🏻👊🏼👊🏽👊🏾👊🏿"], "description": "A closed fist facing directly forward, as if coming toward the viewer.", "meaning": "The 👊 Oncoming Fist emoji is commonly used to represent fist bumps, strength, impact, or solidarity. It mimics the motion of a friendly punch or a punch thrown in a fight, depending on the context. In positive settings, it’s used to signal support, teamwork, respect, or “you got this” energy. In more aggressive or sarcastic contexts, it might express frustration, a challenge, or mock aggression. Among younger users, it's often used in a celebratory or hype-driven way (“let’s go 👊”). When paired with ✊ or ✌️, it can emphasize connection or empowerment.", "example": "\"Crushed that presentation today 👊\""}, {"emoji": "🤛", "name": "Left-Facing Fist", "variations": ["🤛🏻🤛🏼🤛🏽🤛🏾🤛🏿"], "description": "A closed fist angled to the left, showing the knuckles as if preparing for a side fist bump.", "meaning": "The 🤛 Left-Facing Fist emoji is one half of a fist bump gesture. When paired with 🤜 (Right-Facing Fist), it creates a visual of two people connecting in a friendly or celebratory way. It can be used on its own to signal support, readiness, or symbolic power. Often used in group chats, sports posts, or hype moments to say “I’m in” or “Let’s do this.” Among Gen Z and digital-native users, it frequently appears in paired emoji reactions, inside jokes, or meme captions.", "example": "\"You already know we’re a team 🤛🤜\""}, {"emoji": "🤜", "name": "Right-Facing Fist", "variations": ["🤜🏻🤜🏼🤜🏽🤜🏾🤜🏿"], "description": "A closed fist angled to the right, knuckles visible, positioned for a side fist bump.", "meaning": "The 🤜 Right-Facing Fist emoji is the matching counterpart to 🤛, completing the fist bump gesture. Used together, they symbolize friendship, unity, teamwork, or hype. Individually, it can suggest energy, momentum, or a lighthearted “hit” in a conversation. It’s often used in memes or replies where users want to emphasize impact or teamwork. This emoji is especially popular in gaming culture, sports fandoms, and supportive banter between friends or teammates.", "example": "\"Teamwork makes the dream work 🤛🤜\""}, {"emoji": "👏", "name": "Clapping Hands", "variations": ["👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿"], "description": "Two hands facing each other with motion lines, representing the action of clapping.", "meaning": "The 👏 Clapping Hands emoji is used to show applause, praise, celebration, or enthusiastic agreement. It’s a go-to emoji for congratulating others or emphasizing a strong reaction to something positive or well-said. In digital culture, especially on social media, it's also used in between words for emphasis (e.g., “Listen 👏 to 👏 this 👏”). This stylized use often adds urgency, drama, or passion to a statement. It’s versatile across formal praise, motivational replies, meme formats, and support messages.", "example": " \"Congrats on the new role! 👏👏👏\""}, {"emoji": "🙌", "name": "Raising Hands", "variations": ["🙌🏻🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿"], "description": " Two raised hands held high with lines above them, indicating celebration or praise.", "meaning": "The 🙌 Raising Hands emoji expresses celebration, success, or joyful acknowledgment. It’s commonly used when something good happens, to cheer someone on, or to show that you’re all in for an idea. It can also carry a spiritual or thankful tone—symbolizing gratitude, praise, or emotional release. In group chats and online communities, it’s often shorthand for “YES,” “this,” or “hallelujah moment.” Often paired with 🎉 or 🔥 to amplify energy and positive reactions.", "example": "\"Finished that final draft—let’s go 🙌\""}, {"emoji": "🫶", "name": "Heart Hands", "variations": ["🏻", "🏼", "🏽", "🏾", "🏿"], "description": "Two hands forming the shape of a heart with fingers, expressing love or appreciation.", "meaning": "The 🫶 Heart Hands emoji is a universal gesture of love, gratitude, support, and emotional connection. It’s commonly used to express appreciation, comfort, or to show you care. This emoji is widely popular in fan communities, friendship posts, and mental health check-ins. It’s especially effective in expressing non-verbal encouragement and positivity, often replacing a written “thank you” or “love you.” Gen Z and social influencers frequently use it to show wholesome or affectionate vibes online, especially in comments or selfie captions.", "example": " \"Thanks for all the support lately 🫶\""}, {"emoji": "👐", "name": "Open Hands", "variations": ["👐🏻👐🏼👐🏽👐🏾👐🏿"], "description": "Two open hands facing outward with palms up and fingers spread.", "meaning": "The 👐 Open Hands emoji represents openness, offering, welcome, or a gesture of giving and receiving. It’s often used to show invitation, emotional warmth, or readiness to support. In a literal sense, it can suggest “I’m here for you” or “I’ve got you.” It’s also interpreted as a non-verbal gesture of trust, release, or vulnerability. In playful contexts, it can be used as a “grabby hands” emoji to say “I want that.” It works well in messages of kindness, parenting, relationships, or spiritual openness.", "example": "\"Come through if you need anything 👐\""}, {"emoji": "🤲", "name": "Palms Up Together", "variations": ["🤲🏻🤲🏼🤲🏽🤲🏾🤲🏿"], "description": "Two hands held close together, cupped upward in a gesture of offering or prayer.", "meaning": "The 🤲 Palms Up Together emoji represents giving, asking, prayer, or reverence. It’s often associated with religious expression, charity, or spiritual humility. In a broader sense, it symbolizes offering support, receiving help, or being open to guidance. It can be seen in messages of gratitude, hope, or emotional vulnerability. It may also appear in posts about mindfulness, rituals, or simply saying “I’m here and I care.”", "example": "\"Thank you for holding space for me 🤲\""}, {"emoji": "🤝", "name": "Handshake", "variations": ["🤝🏻🤝🏼🤝🏽🤝🏾🤝🏿"], "description": "Two hands gripping each other in a firm handshake.", "meaning": "The 🤝 Handshake emoji is a universal symbol of agreement, partnership, cooperation, and mutual respect. It’s widely used in professional, political, and community settings. It often appears in messages about deals, collaborations, interviews, or commitments. Figuratively, it can also represent emotional understanding, settling conflict, or finding common ground. In friendly or casual contexts, it’s used to say “deal,” “let’s go,” or “we’re on the same page.”", "example": "\"Let’s agree to disagree 🤝\""}, {"emoji": "🙏", "name": "Folded Hands", "variations": ["🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿"], "description": "Two hands pressed together, fingers pointing upward, in a prayer or gratitude pose.", "meaning": "The 🙏 Folded Hands emoji is often interpreted as a gesture of prayer, thanks, or pleading. It is commonly used in both religious and non-religious contexts to express gratitude, hope, respect, or a heartfelt request. It’s frequently used in messages about appreciation, sympathy, support, or when asking for help or blessings. In some cultures, it also reflects a gesture of greeting or farewell with deep respect. This emoji is one of the most versatile in expressing genuine emotion, humility, and human connection.", "example": "\"Thank you so much for your kindness 🙏\""}, {"emoji": "✍️", "name": "Writing Hand", "variations": ["✍🏿", "✍🏽", "✍🏾", "✍🏼✍🏻"], "description": "A hand holding a pen or pencil, appearing to write on an invisible surface.", "meaning": "The ✍️ Writing Hand emoji represents writing, journaling, studying, or creating content. It’s commonly used in messages about work, note-taking, essay writing, content planning, or documentation. Figuratively, it can mean “I’m taking note of this,” “I’m preparing a response,” or “Putting my thoughts together.” It’s often paired with ✨ or 📖 in aesthetic content and is popular among students, writers, planners, and content creators. Gen Z and online creators also use it in humorous or dramatic posts to exaggerate being busy, petty, or preparing a roast. For older users, it leans more literal, referencing real tasks or professional effort.", "example": "\"I'm taking notes✍️\""}, {"emoji": "💅", "name": "Nail Polish", "variations": ["💅🏻💅🏼💅🏽💅🏾💅🏿"], "description": "A hand with fingers slightly bent as nail polish is being applied to the fingernails.", "meaning": "The 💅 Nail Polish emoji symbolizes self-care, confidence, style, glamor, and sass. It’s commonly used in posts about manicures, beauty routines, or going out in style. In modern internet culture, especially among Gen Z and millennials, it’s also used sarcastically or playfully to express nonchalance, pettiness, confidence, or a \"just did that\" attitude. While originally tied to fashion, the emoji has evolved into a symbol of unapologetic flair, quiet superiority, or handling something flawlessly. In LGBTQ+ and pop culture spaces, it’s a staple for expressing style and slay energy.", "example": "\"Handled that situation like a pro 💅\""}, {"emoji": "🤳", "name": "Selfie", "variations": ["🤳🏻🤳🏼🤳🏽🤳🏾🤳🏿"], "description": "A hand holding a smartphone, facing outward as if taking a selfie.", "meaning": "The 🤳 Selfie emoji represents taking selfies, capturing moments, or showing off style, mood, or confidence. It’s often used in posts about personal updates, nights out, or feeling good in your skin. It can also carry sarcastic, performative, or ironic tones—especially when used to poke fun at vanity, self-promotion, or influencer culture. Gen Z and younger millennials use it in both genuine and self-aware ways, while older users tend to use it more literally. It’s also seen in captions that joke about oversharing, filters, or “doing it for the gram.”", "example": "\"New haircut? Let me see 🤳\""}, {"emoji": "💪", "name": "Flexed Biceps", "variations": ["💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿"], "description": "A strong arm bent upward, showing off a flexed bicep muscle.", "meaning": "The 💪 Flexed Biceps emoji stands for strength, determination, hard work, and physical fitness. It’s a staple in messages about workouts, resilience, confidence, or cheering someone on. It’s used both literally (“leg day 💪”) and figuratively (“got through the week 💪”). In online culture, it also represents mental toughness, hustle, or emotional strength. Gen Z often uses it playfully or in meme formats (e.g., to hype up friends), while older users use it in more motivational or sincere ways. It can be aspirational, supportive, or simply “powerful vibes.”", "example": "\"You got this. 💪🏾\""}, {"emoji": "🦾", "name": "Mechanical Arm", "variations": [], "description": "A metallic robotic arm bent at the elbow, showing mechanical joints and segments.", "meaning": "The 🦾 Mechanical Arm emoji represents prosthetics, strength, advanced technology, or robotic power. It’s commonly used to celebrate disability inclusion, resilience, and the fusion of human and machine. In a figurative sense, it can express superhuman strength, durability, or futuristic vibes. In fandoms and sci-fi communities, it often appears in posts referencing cyborgs, superheroes, or augmented characters. Younger users may use it in playful or exaggerated ways to symbolize \"powered-up\" moments or tough mindset, while advocacy communities embrace it for positive representation of limb difference and technology empowerment.", "example": "\"Feeling strong, inside and out 🦾\" "}]