Folded Hands
Two hands pressed together. Used for prayer, gratitude, pleading, or high fives.
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Folded Hands belongs to the People & Body category. Two hands pressed together. Used for prayer, gratitude, pleading, or high fives. Copy it instantly, explore related emojis, and see how people use it online.
People use this emoji for
- Everyday chats
- Social posts and reactions
- Creative messages
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Folded Hands
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Frequently cited in discussions of gesture ambiguity across chat platforms.
Folded hands is a classic platform-difference case: some people read it as prayer, others as a high five or thanks, and styling of the hands varies by vendor.
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