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🙉Hear-No-Evil Monkey EmojiUnicode: 1F649

A monkey covering its ears

Released in The 🙉 emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of the monkey series, becoming widely available on mobile and web platforms shortly after to represent playful avoidance.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🙉 emoji, commonly known as the Hear-No-Evil Monkey, features a cute monkey with its hands clamped over its ears. It is often used to convey a sense of deliberate ignorance or refusal to listen to something unpleasant, embarrassing, or unwanted. Originating from the 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil' proverb, this emoji adds a humorous or light-hearted twist to situations where someone wants to pretend they didn't hear gossip, bad news, or criticism. It's popular in casual digital communication for expressing denial, avoidance, or even childlike playfulness, while emphasizing that the user is opting out of the conversation in a fun way.

Symbolism

  • Ignoring or blocking out unwanted information, like gossip or criticism.
  • Playful denial of hearing something, symbolizing avoidance in a humorous manner.
  • Representing childlike innocence or embarrassment when confronted with awkward truths.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In casual chats about avoiding drama or gossip among friends.
  • During online discussions where someone wants to humorously deny hearing advice or secrets.
  • In social media posts reacting to surprising news or scandals in a light-hearted way.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Oh man, I didn't catch that shady comment! 🙉 Let's change the topic.
When my boss starts talking about overtime, I'm like 🙉 and pretend I didn't hear.
That family drama? Nah, I'm going full 🙉 mode right now.
Friends sharing spoilers? Me: 'Lalalala, can't hear you!' 🙉
After a bad joke, I just reply with 🙉 to show I'm ignoring it completely.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it in playful or informal contexts to avoid misunderstandings, as it can come across as dismissive.
  • Be cautious not to use it in serious conversations about disabilities, like hearing impairments, to prevent offense.
  • Pair it with other emojis for clarity, such as 🙈 or 🙊, to enhance the intended humor without confusion.

Related Emojis

🙈

See-No-Evil Monkey

A monkey covering its eyes, symbolizing ignoring what you see, often used for avoiding visual embarrassment.

🙊

Speak-No-Evil Monkey

A monkey covering its mouth, representing keeping secrets or staying silent in funny situations.

😐

Neutral Face

An expression of indifference, useful for showing lack of reaction similar to ignoring speech.

😳

Flushed Face

Depicts embarrassment or surprise, often paired with 🙉 for awkward avoidance scenarios.

🤐

Zipper-Mouth Face

Symbolizes keeping quiet, relating to not sharing or hearing secrets playfully.

👂

Ear

Represents listening or hearing, contrasting with 🙉 to emphasize deliberate non-hearing.

🐒

Monkey

A general monkey emoji, often used in animal-themed chats or to build on 🙉's theme.

😉

Winking Face

A playful wink for denial or teasing, similar to the light-hearted vibe of 🙉.

🤫

Shushing Face

Indicates asking for silence, which can relate to not wanting to hear more.

🙄

Rolling Eyes

Shows annoyance or skepticism, often used alongside 🙉 for ignoring nonsense.