Raised back of hand emoji meaning

A stop sign, or asking to speak.

Showing the back of the hand, it means "hold on" or asks to speak.

It's very close to ✋, and most people use them the same way. It's a common hand emoji with skin-tone options.

Updated: October 30, 2026 · All emojis

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