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Meaning of Crossed fingers

Crossed fingers are used in messages for hope or wishing someone luck. They can accompany a wait for news or a fresh attempt, without guaranteeing success or confirming that something will happen.

🀞crossed fingers

How is it used in conversation?

Try β€œHope the interview goes well πŸ€žβ€ or β€œWaiting for the reply; hoping for good news πŸ€žβ€. If you are confirming a commitment or appointment, use a direct statement rather than a gesture that may suggest uncertainty.

Hand gestures do not mean exactly the same thing in every culture. Naming what you hope for makes the message understandable even to someone unfamiliar with this convention.

Examples you can copy

Hope the interview goes well 🀞

Hoping the weather stays nice 🀞

Waiting for some good news 🀞

Read the whole message: meaning depends on surrounding words, relationships, culture and the app being used.

Technical details

English label
crossed fingers
Code points
U+1F91E
Emoji version
3.0

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