raised back of hand Emoji
🤚 shows a raised back of the hand, commonly used for waving or signaling “stop” or “wait.”
U+1F91A
The 🤚 emoji is called “Raised Back of Hand” (Unicode U+1F91A). It’s part of the Hand Gestures category and is useful in messages where you want a clear, quick gesture. Below you’ll find meaning, common uses, and easy copy options.
raised back of hand Emoji Meaning
🤚 (Raised Back of Hand) typically represents a visual gesture that can mean “stop,” “wait,” or “hold on,” depending on context. It can also function like a wave or a friendly acknowledgement when someone lifts their hand to get attention. In online chats, it’s often used to politely interrupt, request permission, or signal that you’re about to speak. Because the back of the hand is shown facing outward, it’s frequently interpreted as a more direct “notice me” gesture than a smaller hand motion. Pair it with short text like “wait” or “one moment” to make the intent obvious.
Common uses
- •Signaling “stop” or “wait” during a conversation
- •Asking for attention politely (e.g., “one sec” or “can I ask?”)
- •Waving to greet someone informally
- •Indicating you’re about to speak or join a discussion
- •Acknowledging instructions like “hold on” or “please pause”
Examples
🤚 Raised Back of Hand Symbol
- 🤚🤚 One moment, I’m checking that.
- 🤚Hi! 🤚 Thanks for your help.
- 🤚Can I ask a question? 🤚
- 🤚🤚 Wait—let me finish.
- 🤚I’ll be there in 5 minutes 🤚
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F91A | |
| HTML Entity | 🤚 | |
| HTML Code | 🤚 | |
| CSS | \1F91A |
FAQ
What does 🤚 usually mean in chat?
It commonly signals “stop,” “wait,” or “hold on,” and it can also be used to wave or get someone’s attention.
Is 🤚 the same as the waving hand emoji?
Not exactly. 🤚 is specifically “Raised Back of Hand.” Waving hands like 👋 may feel more clearly friendly/hello, while 🤚 often reads as “wait/notice me” depending on context.
How can I make the meaning clearer?
Add a short cue like “wait,” “hold on,” “one moment,” or “can I ask?” next to 🤚.
What is the Unicode information for this emoji?
🤚 is named “RAISED BACK OF HAND,” with Unicode code point U+1F91A.