Sign of the horns emoji meaning

The sign of the horns emoji shows a hand gesture where the index finger and little finger are extended, while the middle and ring fingers are held down by the thumb. This gesture is closely linked to rock and heavy metal music, often used as a way to express excitement or appreciation for the music, or as a friendly greeting among fans. Beyond music culture, the sign can symbolize a sense of coolness or a rebellious and carefree personality. In some Mediterranean regions, this gesture has a different meaning and is sometimes used as a way to ward off bad luck or the evil eye.

The sign of the horns emoji is also known as Rock-On Emoji.

The sign of the horns emoji was approved in Unicode 8.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/14174