“🫰” meaning: hand with index finger and thumb crossed Emoji

Introducing the intriguing "Finger Heart" emoji (🫰), the Unicode name is the "Hand With Index Finger and Thumb Crossed" emoji. This symbol features a right hand with the back of the hand facing forward, the index finger and thumb crossed to form an "X" shape (or heart shape❤). The emoji displays a standard skin tone, but it's also available in various other skin tone options to accommodate different users and their preferences.

As a playful gesture, when sending it to your friends, the 🫰 emoji is often used to convey positive emotions like love, hope, good luck, or appreciation, and this kind of love is highly associated with K-pop culture and Korean dramas. In some cultures, this emoji can also indicate money-related meanings like lack of money, cheapness, or asking for payment💰.

The "Finger Heart" emoji is a well-known symbol among K-pop stars and their fans, it is said that this gesture got popularized by Korean actress Kim Hye-soo and K-pop artists Nam Woohyun and G-Dragon.

You might use it to express your feelings to friends and family members, or your affection to idols (e.g., "Twice🫰"), either in daily chat or on social media. As its usage becomes more widespread, it is likely to develop a more defined and nuanced meaning, enriching digital communication even further.