shush

Man holding a finger to his lips in a shushing gesture against a dark background.
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What does the shush emoji mean?

The ultimate way to tell someone to keep their mouth shut.

This emoji features a man making a shushing gesture, often used in internet culture to signal secrecy, silence, or to call out someone for saying something they shouldn't have. It is a staple reaction image on Discord servers for shutting down awkward conversations or playfully demanding quiet in a chat channel.

When to use it

  • Telling someone to stop talking immediately
  • Signaling that a secret must be kept
  • Shutting down an awkward or unwanted conversation
  • Playfully demanding silence in a chat channel

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the shush image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.