raised back of hand Emoji
🤚 · U+1F91A · Emoji 3.0
What does the raised back of hand emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
When expressing refusal, disagreement, or warning, people reach for the 🤚 emoji, which represents the back of a raised hand with the palm facing outwards, indicating a clear gesture of stop or rejection, and is often used figuratively to signify a firm no or a warning to back off, while in slang, it can also convey a sense of dismissal or disinterest, similar to saying "talk to the hand", and its meaning can vary depending on the context and cultural background, but overall, it is a symbol of assertive refusal or warning, and can also be used to express a sense of "go away" or "not interested", with a tone that can range from playful to serious, depending on the situation, and is often used in a lighthearted or humorous way to add emphasis to a message, and can also be used to express a sense of self-defense or protection, as if to say "stay back" or "keep away", and its usage can be influenced by cultural and personal factors, such as regional gestures and individual preferences, but its core meaning remains a symbol of refusal, rejection, or warning, and is widely recognized and used across different cultures and languages, with a rich history and evolution of use, from its origins in nonverbal communication to its current digital representation, and its impact on online interactions, where it can be used to convey a sense of assertiveness, confidence, or playfulness, depending on the context and tone of the message, and can also be used to add a touch of humor or sarcasm to a conversation, making it a versatile and widely used emoji, with a range of possible interpretations and uses, from casual to formal, and from friendly to confrontational, and its usage continues to evolve, as people find new ways to use it in different contexts and situations, and its meaning and significance continue to grow, as it becomes an increasingly important part of online communication, and its impact on language and culture continues to be felt, as it shapes the way we interact and communicate with each other,
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How to copy the raised back of hand emoji
To use the raised back of hand emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F91A), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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How the raised back of hand emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.
raised back of hand Emoji Details
| Emoji | 🤚 |
| Name | raised back of hand |
| Category | People & Body |
| Codepoints | U+1F91A |
| Shortcode | :raised_back_of_hand: |
| Emoji version | 3.0 |
| Unicode version | 3.0 |
raised back of hand Emoji FAQ
When expressing refusal, disagreement, or warning, people reach for the 🤚 emoji, which represents the back of a raised hand with the palm facing outwards, indicating a clear gesture of stop or rejection, and is often used figuratively to signify a firm no or a warning to back off, while in slang, it can also convey a sense of dismissal or disinterest, similar to saying "talk to the hand", and its meaning can vary depending on the context and cultural background, but overall, it is a symbol of assertive refusal or warning, and can also be used to express a sense of "go away" or "not interested", with a tone that can range from playful to serious, depending on the situation, and is often used in a lighthearted or humorous way to add emphasis to a message, and can also be used to express a sense of self-defense or protection, as if to say "stay back" or "keep away", and its usage can be influenced by cultural and personal factors, such as regional gestures and individual preferences, but its core meaning remains a symbol of refusal, rejection, or warning, and is widely recognized and used across different cultures and languages, with a rich history and evolution of use, from its origins in nonverbal communication to its current digital representation, and its impact on online interactions, where it can be used to convey a sense of assertiveness, confidence, or playfulness, depending on the context and tone of the message, and can also be used to add a touch of humor or sarcasm to a conversation, making it a versatile and widely used emoji, with a range of possible interpretations and uses, from casual to formal, and from friendly to confrontational, and its usage continues to evolve, as people find new ways to use it in different contexts and situations, and its meaning and significance continue to grow, as it becomes an increasingly important part of online communication, and its impact on language and culture continues to be felt, as it shapes the way we interact and communicate with each other,
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste 🤚 wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F91A, introduced in Emoji version 3.0 (Unicode 3.0). Its shortcode is :raised_back_of_hand:.
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