Used when you’re pretending you didn’t say something, or when you’ve said something embarrassing and wish you hadn’t. It’s a playful way to show “oops, my bad” or “I’ll stay quiet now.”
You accidentally reveal your friend’s secret in a group chat.
I didn’t just say that… right? 🙊
Can also mean “I’m keeping this secret,” often used in flirty or gossip contexts.
In Japan, part of the “Three Wise Monkeys” trio（見ざる・聞かざる・言わざる）symbolizing “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.” In Japan, 🙊 leans more toward self-discipline or restraint rather than silliness.
If overused in serious chats, it may come off as avoiding responsibility rather than being cute.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
Both are expressions of embarrassment. 🙊 signals playful secrecy or a mock apology, a lighthearted way to suggest silence. 🫢 reads as a sharper gasp, an instinctive cover of the mouth with wide eyes. The tone is more startled and candid than 🙊. 🫢 conveys sudden surprise or shock and the moment of being caught off guard. It registers immediate realization or mild alarm rather than the coy concealment of 🙊.
If you’re playfully admitting a small faux pas or pretending you didn’t say something, use 🙊 to keep the mood light and self-deprecating. If you’re reacting to surprising news, gossip, or a sudden awkward realization, use 🫢 to convey genuine shock or a startled gasp.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
