Raised Hand Emoji Meaning

What does ✋ mean? Stop, high-five, or “me!”.

What does the Raised Hand emoji mean?

The raised hand ✋ shows an open palm — “stop”, “halt”, a high-five, or raising your hand to volunteer (“me!”). Versatile, with meaning set by context.

✋ meaning in texting

“✋ stop” to halt, “✋ me” to volunteer, or a high-five.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ✋ mean?

The raised hand means stop, a high-five, or raising your hand to volunteer — context decides.

When do people use ✋?

To say stop, give a high-five, or volunteer (“me!”).

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