shushing face
A face with a finger over the lips indicating silence or secrecy.
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F92B
- Version Emoji 5
- Category smileys & emotion
- Subcategory with hands
Platform Meaning
A face with a finger over the lips indicating silence or secrecy.
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Platform Meaning
- Apple： On Apple platforms, this emoji represents the act of keeping quiet or asking someone to stay silent.
- Google： On Google platforms, it symbolizes hushing someone or maintaining secrecy.
- Twitter： On Twitter, this emoji is used to convey secrecy, discretion, or urging silence.
- Unicode： Unicode officially defines this emoji as 'Shushing Face,' representing a gesture of requesting silence.
Detailed Introduction
The 🤫 emoji, known as the 'Shushing Face,' shows a face with one finger placed over the lips. This gesture universally signals for silence or indicates that something should be kept secret. The emotion conveyed by this emoji can range from playful secrecy to serious discretion. It is commonly used in conversations when someone wants to keep information private, avoid revealing a surprise, or indicate they are not at liberty to share details. On social media, it often appears in contexts such as hinting at undisclosed news, expressing cautious behavior, or adding humor to situations where silence is golden. Its design varies slightly across platforms, but the core message remains consistent: 'keep quiet' or 'don't say anything.'