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biting lip

biting lip

A face with a finger pressed against the lips, suggesting silence or secrecy.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1FAE6
Version
Emoji 14
Subcategory

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Platform Meanings

Apple
On Apple devices, this emoji depicts a person with a finger gently touching their lips, often interpreted as 'shh' or keeping a secret.
Google
Google's version shows a neutral face with a finger to the mouth, commonly used to indicate quietness or confidentiality.
Twitter
Twitter renders it as a calm face with a finger on the lips, typically signaling 'be quiet' or 'don't tell anyone.'
Unicode Official
Officially named 'Face with Finger Covering Closed Mouth,' it represents silence, discretion, or the act of keeping something confidential.

Introduction

The 🫦 emoji, known as the 'Face with Finger Covering Closed Mouth,' conveys a sense of quietness, secrecy, or discretion. It is often used when someone wants to signal that they are keeping a secret, asking others to be quiet, or hinting at something confidential without saying it outright. This emoji can also express shyness, hesitation, or the feeling of holding back words. Common usage includes contexts like sharing gossip quietly, indicating surprise without speaking, or playfully suggesting that something should remain between friends. Introduced in Unicode 13.1 in 2021, it has quickly become popular across social media and messaging platforms for its nuanced emotional expression beyond simple silence.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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