shush

Yellow face with a finger pressed against its lips in a shushing gesture.
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What does the shush emoji mean?

Keep it on the down-low with this classic shushing emoji.

This emoji features a classic yellow face holding a finger to its lips, signaling for silence or secrecy. It is a staple in Discord and Slack communities for moments when someone is sharing a secret, telling a joke, or asking for quiet in a chaotic channel.

When to use it

  • Signaling for silence during a serious discussion
  • Sharing a secret with a specific group
  • Telling someone to keep quiet about spoilers
  • Reacting to a scandalous piece of gossip

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