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🤙 Call Me Hand Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
A hand with only the thumb and pinky finger extended, known as the "shaka" in Hawaiian surf culture and "call me" everywhere else. The shaka originated in Hawaii and means "hang loose" — pure relaxed good vibes. When held to the ear, it becomes the universal "call me" sign. Surfers, Hawaiians, and Brazilians use this gesture daily in real life.
When to Use
Use to say 'call me,' express laid-back vibes, or show surfer/Hawaiian culture appreciation.
Example Usage
- “Call me later 🤙”
- “Hang loose 🤙”
- “Chill vibes only 🤙”
Popular Combinations
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Surfer vibes
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Beach life
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Cool and relaxed
How Call Me Hand looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🤙 mean in a text message?▼
A hand with only the thumb and pinky finger extended, known as the "shaka" in Hawaiian surf culture and "call me" everywhere else. The shaka originated in Hawaii and means "hang loose" — pure relaxed good vibes. When held to the ear, it becomes the universal "call me" sign. Surfers, Hawaiians, and Brazilians use this gesture daily in real life. Use to say 'call me,' express laid-back vibes, or show surfer/Hawaiian culture appreciation. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 🤙?▼
You can use the Call Me Hand emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 🤙 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Call Me Hand emoji is encoded as U+1f919 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🤙 and in CSS content: "\1f919". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🤙?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:call_me_hand:` to insert the Call Me Hand emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f919
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 3.0
Shortcodes
:call_me_hand:Keywords
handsgestureshaka
When to Use 🤙 Call Me Hand
Use to say 'call me,' express laid-back vibes, or show surfer/Hawaiian culture appreciation.
- •Send 🤙 when you want to express or reference "call me hand" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🤙 in conversations about hands or gesture to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🤙 Call Me Hand on social media posts, stories, or comments related to call me hand
- •Combine 🤙 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about hands, gesture, shaka
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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