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ใ๏ธSecret EmojiUnicode: 3299 FE0F
A red circle with the Japanese kanji ็ง (hi), meaning 'secret'. It's used to label something as confidential, private, or exclusive gossip.
Released in Released in 2010 with Unicode 6.0 as part of Emoji 1.0.
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Meaning and Interpretation
ใ๏ธ Yo, this is the "secret" button! It's literally the Japanese character for 'secret' (็ง) in a circle. Use it when you're about to spill some major tea, share info that's not for everyone, or hint at something exclusive. It's like saying "Pssst... for real, keep this on the DL." It can be playful for gossip or serious for actual private stuff. It's the emoji equivalent of whispering and looking over your shoulder.
Symbolism
- Confidentiality
- Exclusivity
- Mystery/Intrigue
Common Usage Scenarios
- Tagging a story or photo as private/for close friends only.
- Hinting you have juicy gossip or insider information to share.
- Reacting to a message that reveals something surprising or confidential.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Okay, I'm gonna tell you what happened at the party, but it's a secret ใ๏ธ
Got the deets on the new project... major changes incoming ใ๏ธ๐ฅ
"What did she say?!" "ใ๏ธ I'll DM you."
This photo album is just for us ใ๏ธโค๏ธ
"How did you get tickets?!" "Let's just say I have my ways ใ๏ธ๐"
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Great for building hype or intrigue before revealing something.
- Can soften the blow of sharing gossip by making it seem exclusive.
- Use sparinglyโif everything's a secret, nothing is!
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