silence

A yellow 3D smiley face holding a finger to its lips in a shushing gesture.
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What does the silence emoji mean?

A classic 3D smiley keeping secrets with a knowing finger to its lips.

This emoji features a classic 3D-rendered yellow smiley face holding a finger to its mouth in a 'hush' gesture. It is a staple in digital communication for signaling that a topic is confidential, gossipy, or that the sender is keeping a secret. Its slightly smug expression makes it perfect for playful banter or implying that more information is being withheld.

When to use it

  • Indicating that a conversation should remain private
  • Teasing others about having secret inside information
  • Signaling silence during a chaotic chat thread
  • Expressing a playful sense of mystery online

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the silence 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 silence 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 silence 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 silence image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.