Shh

A crying anime girl has her mouth covered by a hand while a sinister red-eyed figure watches from the dark.
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What does the Shh emoji mean?

When you need to silence the room with a creepy grin.

This emoji features a dark, anime-inspired aesthetic depicting a hand covering a crying character's mouth while a sinister figure looms in the background. It is frequently used in Discord servers to represent being silenced, awkward tension, or a dark, comedic take on being told to be quiet. The stark contrast and unsettling imagery make it a popular choice for edgy or meme-heavy communities.

When to use it

  • Shutting down a conversation with dark humor
  • Signaling that someone needs to stop talking
  • Reacting to an awkward or disturbing comment
  • Expressing a feeling of being forcibly silenced

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the Shh image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the Shh image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the Shh image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.