This is the right half of a digital fist bump, shaded in a warm, medium‑light tone—perfect for sending a quick “respect,” “bet,” or “facts” without typing a whole speech. Drop it next to the left-facing fist to complete the brofist combo, or add a collision emoji for the classic exploding bump moment. It also moonlights as a playful jab in trash talk, a gentle nudge in group chats, or a cheeky “bonk” when someone’s take is wildly spicy. Flirty? Sometimes it’s the low-key tap that says, “hey, we’re on the same team,” without overdoing it.
On Apple/iOS, the hand has a soft 3D gradient in a peachy-beige shade, with rounded knuckles, subtle highlights, and the thumb curled over the fingers as it angles to the right—no nail showing, just smooth, friendly punch energy. The silhouette feels like motion mid-swing, with a tidy wrist edge and plush shading that makes it look slightly squishy (in a good way). People recognize it instantly as the “other side” of the fist bump used in sports hype clips, gamer sign-offs, and wholesome teammate moments. Pair it with praise, hype, or agreement, or use it ironically to “right hook” a bad opinion—either way, it lands.
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Emoji History The emoji code/ image log of changes.
This emoji first appeared in OSX / iOS after the iOS 10 update.
