Hand With Fingers Splayed: Medium Skin Tone on WhatsApp

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chat meaning

A friendly wave hello or goodbye; also used to say 'stop' or 'wait' mid-conversation before delivering important news.

status meaning

Used in statuses to represent 'five reasons why,' personal boundaries ('stay away'), or a warm greeting to all contacts.

double meaning

Can simultaneously read as a greeting and a stop sign depending on surrounding text, creating occasional misunderstandings.

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