raised back of hand

The 🤚 emoji depicts the back of a raised hand with fingers slightly apart and palm facing outward. It commonly signifies "stop," "pause," or "wait a moment," used to indicate a temporary halt in action or speech. In digital communication, it can also convey "rejection," "non-acceptance," or "keeping distance," often with a mild warning or polite interruption tone. The emoji has a neutral to serious emotional context, suitable for formal or semi-formal interactions to avoid direct confrontation.