silence

A simple line-art creature holding a finger to its mouth in a shushing gesture.
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What does the silence emoji mean?

Keep your secrets safe with this hilariously minimalist hush emoji.

This simple line-art emoji features a creature making a 'shhh' gesture, perfect for signaling that a conversation should remain confidential or that someone is being too loud. It has become a staple in Discord servers for playfully shutting down gossip or acknowledging a shared secret between users. Its crude, hand-drawn aesthetic adds a layer of irony to any serious or secretive chat.

When to use it

  • Telling someone to keep a secret quiet
  • Signaling that a conversation is now private
  • Playfully shutting down loud or annoying chatter
  • Reacting to a scandalous piece of news

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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 → 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 → 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 → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.