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๐Ÿคซ๐Ÿคซ Shushing Face Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F92B

The shh or quiet emoji.

Released in First introduced by Unicode 10.0 in 2017 and added to Emoji 5.0.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The ๐Ÿคซ Shushing Face emoji depicts a face with an index finger placed over a closed mouth, representing someone asking for silence or signaling to keep a secret. It's widely used to tell others to be quiet or hush up in casual, formal, or humorous contexts."

Symbolism

  • Seeking quiet or silence from someone.
  • Signifying a secret or confidential information.
  • Suggesting that someone should be discreet or hushed about a topic.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In a text group where too much chatter is happening, and you want others to calm down without being harsh.
  • When you need to remind someone to keep something a secret or confidential information discrete.
  • Used comedically when someone says something they shouldn't have, and needs to 'quiet down.'

Usage Examples in Conversation

๐Ÿคซ Everyone, please keep it down, I'm trying to study!
Make sure you don't tell anyone about this surprise party! ๐Ÿคซ
Hey, ๐Ÿคซ We werenโ€™t supposed to mention that! Haha.
๐Ÿคซ Please keep your voice low, the baby is sleeping...
We talked about the new project, but ๐Ÿคซ it's still in its initial phase, so don't tell anyone yet.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Avoid using the ๐Ÿคซ emoji in situations where a more serious or direct request for quiet is required, as it may come across as too casual or playful.
  • Be mindful of using this emoji in professional settings where subtle humor or playful expressions may not be appropriate.
  • Overuse of the ๐Ÿคซ emoji might dilute its intended effect; reserve it for moments when keeping information low-key or quiet is essential.

Related Emojis

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Zipper-Mouth Face

Represents keeping something secret or staying silent.

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Face Without Mouth

Suggests a moment of speechlessness or silence.

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Speak-No-Evil Monkey

Often used to convey someone's avoidance of saying something or revealing a secret.

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Muted Speaker

Symbolizes silence or lack of sound.

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Ear

Often used to denote listening closely or wanting someone to speak quietly.

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Slightly Frowning Face

Represents mild discontent or concern, sometimes paired with ๐Ÿคซ to suggest a negative situation requiring quiet.

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Smirking Face

Can be used alongside ๐Ÿคซ to add a sense of mischievousness or playfulness to a secret.

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Winking Face with Tongue

Used in conjunction with ๐Ÿคซ for conveying a playful secret.

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Eyes

Often used to subtly signal attention, like catching someone in on a secret.

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Face with Hand Over Mouth

Often represents surprise, shock, or trying to withhold something (like a secret).