U+1F90C • People & Body
Pinched Fingers Emoji
Meaning
An emoji showing the fingers held together in a vertical orientation, often referred to as the Italian hand gesture ma che vuoi, sometimes called the "finger purse." In Italy this gesture tends to be used in disagreement, frustration, or disbelief and can mean “What do you want?” or “What are you saying?” Outside Italy anyone performing a caricature of an Italian person, regardless of context or tone, might use this gesture.
Pinched Fingers has a variety of other culturally specific uses. In Israeli culture it can mean “hold on,” “relax,” or “be patient.” The K-Pop star Yuri uses it as a signature gesture to represent a dumpling and a general warm sentiment. It can also be used to represent the act of fisting.
Not to be confused with 🤏 Pinching Hand, which has overlapping senses. Both are used to represent precision when someone is making a sharp point with accompanying speech.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F90C |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | pinched fingers |
| Shortcode | :pinched-fingers: |
| Category | People & Body |
| Subcategory | hand-fingers-partial |
| Version | E13.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🤌 Pinched Fingers emoji mean?
An emoji showing the fingers held together in a vertical orientation, often referred to as the Italian hand gesture ma che vuoi, sometimes called the "finger purse." In Italy this gesture tends to be used in disagreement, frustration, or disbelief and can mean “What do you want?” or “What are you saying?” Outside Italy anyone performing a caricature of an Italian person, regardless of context or tone, might use this gesture. Pinched Fingers has a variety of other culturally specific uses. In Israeli culture it can mean “hold on,” “relax,” or “be patient.” The K-Pop star Yuri uses it as a signature gesture to represent a dumpling and a general warm sentiment. It can also be used to represent the act of fisting. Not to be confused with 🤏 Pinching Hand, which has overlapping senses. Both are used to represent precision when someone is making a sharp point with accompanying speech.
How do I copy the 🤌 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🤌) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Pinched Fingers?
The Unicode for the Pinched Fingers emoji is U+1F90C.
On which platforms can I use the 🤌 emoji?
You can use the Pinched Fingers emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Pinched Fingers Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🤌"
"I'm so relieved 🤌"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🤌"
Comments: "This is literally me 🤌"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🤌"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🤌💦 (emphasized relief)
🤌😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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