left-facing fist

The left-facing fist emoji is often used to represent a greeting or promise. It's especially popular among young people as a friendly way to say hello.

When used with the right-facing fist emoji, it represents the action of bumping fists. It's often used among friends to signify agreement or confirmation, like saying "Deal!"

This emoji is a digital representation of the "bro fist" or "fist bump" that originated in hip-hop culture. Today, it has become a universal gesture of friendship and solidarity, transcending age and cultural boundaries.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it gained further popularity as a contactless form of greeting. It's also frequently used in online gaming and esports culture to celebrate victory or teamwork.