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🤫 Shushing Face Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Finger to lips — "shh." Added in Unicode 10.0 (2017). Works for actual secrets, surprise parties, or that conspiratorial "you didn't hear this from me" energy in group chats.
When to Use
Secrets, surprises, gossip you're pretending not to share.
Example Usage
- “We're throwing her a surprise party Saturday 🤫”
- “You didn't hear this from me but... 🤫”
- “I skipped the meeting and nobody noticed 🤫”
Popular Combinations
🤫👀
I know something you don't
🤫🎁
Surprise in the works
🤫☕
I have tea but my lips are sealed (for now)
How Shushing Face looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Did You Know?
Apple's version of the 🤫 shushing face originally had the finger slightly off-center, making it look more sinister than intended.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🤫 mean in a text message?▼
Finger to lips — "shh." Added in Unicode 10.0 (2017). Works for actual secrets, surprise parties, or that conspiratorial "you didn't hear this from me" energy in group chats. Secrets, surprises, gossip you're pretending not to share. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 🤫?▼
You can use the Shushing Face emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 🤫 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Shushing Face emoji is encoded as U+1f92b in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🤫 and in CSS content: "\1f92b". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 🤫?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:shushing_face:` to insert the Shushing Face emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🤫 a newer emoji?▼
The Shushing Face emoji was added in Unicode 5.0. It has been around long enough to have universal support across modern devices and platforms.
Unicode
U+1f92b
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 5.0
Shortcodes
:shushing_face:Keywords
withfingercoveringclosedlipsquietshhh
When to Use 🤫 Shushing Face
Secrets, surprises, gossip you're pretending not to share.
- •Send 🤫 when you want to express or reference "shushing face" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🤫 in conversations about with or finger to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🤫 Shushing Face on social media posts, stories, or comments related to shushing face
- •Combine 🤫 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about with, finger, covering
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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