hand with index finger and thumb crossed Emoji
🫰 · U+1FAF0 · Emoji 14.0
What does the hand with index finger and thumb crossed emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Crossing fingers is a widespread superstition used to wish for good luck, and the 🫰 emoji represents this gesture, often used to express hope or optimism about an outcome. Literally, the emoji depicts a hand with the index finger and thumb crossed, forming an X shape. Figuratively, it can be used to convey a desire for something to happen or to express a positive sentiment, and in slang, it may be used to say "fingers crossed" or to express a desire for good fortune. This emoji is often used to add a lighthearted or playful tone to a message.
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This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.
How the hand with index finger and thumb crossed emoji is used
In digital communication, the 🫰 emoji is frequently used in texting and social media captions to convey a sense of hope or positivity, particularly among younger generations who are familiar with the gesture. The tone of the message can range from casual and playful to sincere and heartfelt, depending on the context. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the 🫰 emoji is often used in comments and captions to react to a post or to express support for someone, and its use can vary across different cultures and regions. The emoji's meaning can be nuanced, and its interpretation may depend on the individual's cultural background and personal experience.
hand with index finger and thumb crossed emoji examples
- Just got a job interview 🫰
- You're going to crush your exam 🫰
How to copy the hand with index finger and thumb crossed emoji
To use the hand with index finger and thumb crossed 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+1FAF0), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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How the hand with index finger and thumb crossed emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.
hand with index finger and thumb crossed Emoji Details
| Emoji | 🫰 |
| Name | hand with index finger and thumb crossed |
| Category | People & Body |
| Codepoints | U+1FAF0 |
| Shortcode | :hand_with_index_finger_and_thumb_crossed: |
| Emoji version | 14.0 |
| Unicode version | 14.0 |
hand with index finger and thumb crossed Emoji FAQ
Crossing fingers is a widespread superstition used to wish for good luck, and the 🫰 emoji represents this gesture, often used to express hope or optimism about an outcome. Literally, the emoji depicts a hand with the index finger and thumb crossed, forming an X shape.
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+1FAF0, introduced in Emoji version 14.0 (Unicode 14.0). Its shortcode is :hand_with_index_finger_and_thumb_crossed:.
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