Emojion✌️ winnende hand
Betekenis
Originally a WWII victory sign, it gained a 'peace' meaning during the 1960s anti-war movement. Today it's used casually worldwide as a peace sign, photo pose, or all-purpose feel-good gesture.
Trefwoorden: hand, peace, twee vingers, v, vredesteken
Deze emoji heeft varianten met verschillende huidskleuren.
Zo wordt hij wereldwijd gebruikt
JapanIn Japan, ✌️ in photos is practically a reflex, popularized by a 1972 camera commercial. Most people use it as a cute, casual pose with no thought of peace or victory.
United KingdomIn the UK, Australia, and NZ, a V-sign with the back of the hand facing out is a serious insult — equivalent to the middle finger. Worth knowing if you're describing the gesture in text.
💡 Wist je dat?
✌️ has been in Unicode since 1993 — more than 20 years before emoji went mainstream on smartphones.
💡 Wist je dat?
In Japan, ✌️ is a near-automatic photo pose; in English-speaking countries it reads more as 'peace' or 'victory.' Same emoji, subtly different vibe.