hand with index finger and thumb crossed

This gesture of crossing the thumb and middle finger is a new expression gaining popularity on social media. It mainly signifies love or money.

In Korea, it's also used to mean "it costs a lot of money" or "it's expensive." It's especially popular among Gen MZ.

This emoji, newly added in 2022, is used with different meanings across various cultures. In Western cultures, it's mainly used to indicate monetary value or cost, while in Asian cultures, it's also used to express a heart or love.

It's become especially trendy on social media platforms like TikTok, and young people humorously use it to express situations like, "This is a bit of a splurge..." or "It's so expensive, I'm hesitant..." It's a fun emoji that continues to generate new meanings across cultural boundaries.