The emoji with the unicode 1F90C 1F3FB is a combination of two unicode symbols. The first part 1F90C represents the
Pinched Fingers emoji, which shows a hand gesture commonly associated with the phrase "Ma che vuoi" or "What do you want" in Italian culture. The second part 1F3FB is a modifier that represents the Light Skin Tone variant. Therefore, the combined emoji 1F90C 1F3FB represents a light-skinned hand making the pinched fingers gesture.
The primary and most common use of this emoji is to express a sense of confusion, disbelief, exasperation, or to ask "What do you want?" or "What are you talking about?". It is often used in social media reactions and text messages to convey these emotions or questions.
Beyond its primary use, the Pinched Fingers emoji can also be used to represent the act of pinching something small, or to indicate a small amount of something. For example, it could be used in a cooking context to represent a pinch of salt. It can also be used to express a positive sentiment of being precise or meticulous.
The Pinched Fingers emoji is particularly popular among users who are familiar with Italian culture, as the hand gesture is iconic in Italy. However, its usage has spread globally due to its inclusion in the emoji keyboard. It does not have any special associations with particular platforms or demographics, but its usage may be more prevalent in conversations involving Italian culture or language.
Related emojis include other hand gesture emojis, such as the
OK Hand (👌),
Raised Hand (✋), and
Hand with Fingers Splayed (🖐️). These emojis can be used in similar contexts to represent various hand gestures or expressions. The Pinched Fingers emoji also has variations for different skin tones, represented by different unicode modifiers.
The Pinched Fingers emoji does not have any specific associations with particular apps or communities. However, its usage may be more common in apps or communities that involve a lot of text-based communication, such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter, due to its expressive nature.