shhh

A cartoon character with brown hair holding a finger to their lips in a shushing gesture with a smug expression.
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What does the shhh emoji mean?

A smug, secret-keeping character telling you to keep it on the down-low.

This emoji features a stylized, anime-inspired character making a 'shhh' gesture, conveying a sense of playful secrecy or knowing something others do not. It is a staple in Discord servers for moments when gossip is shared, a secret plan is hatched, or someone is being intentionally coy. The smug expression makes it perfect for teasing friends or signaling that a conversation should remain private.

When to use it

  • Signaling that a secret is being shared
  • Telling someone to be quiet about gossip
  • Reacting to a suspicious or hidden plan
  • Teasing someone with a smug knowing look

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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 shhh 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 shhh 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 shhh image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.