- chat meaning
- Sent between gay partners as a kiss or affection signal, or by allies supporting LGBTQ+ friends.
- status meaning
- Placed in status updates to express pride identity, celebrate a relationship, or show allyship during Pride Month.
- double meaning
- In conservative or unaware contexts it might be misread as a general emoji, but its specific skin tones and same-sex framing make the meaning fairly unambiguous.