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🤐Zipper-Mouth Face EmojiUnicode: 1F910
A yellow face with its mouth closed by a zipper. It's used to show you're keeping a secret, staying silent, or choosing not to speak.
Released in 2015 as part of Unicode 8.0, Emoji 1.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
🤐 Alright, so this is the 'zip it' emoji. You use it when you know some major tea but you're sworn to secrecy – like, 'I know what happened but I literally can't tell you 🤐.' It's also for when you're deliberately staying out of drama ('Not getting involved 🤐') or when someone asks a question you're just not gonna answer. Think of it as the digital version of miming locking your lips and throwing away the key.
Symbolism
- Secrecy and Confidentiality
- Choosing Silence or Non-Engagement
- The End of a Discussion or Topic
Common Usage Scenarios
- When a friend shares gossip but makes you promise not to tell.
- When someone asks about surprise party plans.
- When you see people arguing online and you decide not to comment.
Usage Examples in Conversation
"So, what did she say about me?" "Sorry, my lips are sealed on this one 🤐"
"OMG you'll never guess who I saw together!" "TELL ME!" "Can't. I was sworn to secrecy 🤐🤐"
"What's your opinion on the whole office drama?" "Yeah, I'm just gonna zip it on that topic 🤐"
"Any spoilers for the new season?" "Nope, not a word from me 🤐"
"Why are you so quiet?" "Just observing, not participating 🤐"
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Great for light-hearted secrets, but maybe too casual for very serious confidential matters.
- Can sometimes come off as dismissive if used in response to a genuine question – read the room.
- Pair it with other emojis (like 😉 or 🙊) to clarify your playful or cheeky tone.
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