Rightwards Pushing Hand 🫸

The rightwards pushing hand mirrors its leftward counterpart, showing an open hand with fingers extended and separated, oriented to actively push something away or to the right. The wrist bends slightly to emphasize directional force, and the palm faces forward in a firm, barrier-like position. It's rendered in warm skin tones with clear finger definition, conveying assertiveness and intention.

This emoji expresses "stop," "hold up," "back off," or "I'm pushing back." It's the digital equivalent of physically halting something or someone, with rightward specificity. People use it to firmly decline proposals, to react with shocked rejection, or to establish boundaries in a conversation. It's more emphatic than softer hand gestures, making it perfect for moments when you need your "no" to land with impact. In memes and social media, it often appears as a reaction to controversial takes or unwanted advances.

The rightwards push also works for describing actual pushing motions—shoving a door open, pushing something across a surface, or exerting force directionally. The gesture carries more attitude than neutral hand positions, which is exactly why people reach for it in heated exchanges or emphatic disagreements. Context determines whether it feels playful or serious.

Approved as part of Unicode Emoji 15 in 2022, the rightwards pushing hand completed a directional pair designed for more forceful communication. Most platforms render it consistently and clearly, ensuring the active-push quality remains readable even at small sizes.