monkey emoji
The monkey emoji, known as the speak-no-evil monkey, features a yellow face with a hand covering its mouth, eyes wide open, indicating shock, surprise, or discretion. This emoji is often used to convey 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil' or to express embarrassment, silence, or a desire to keep a secret.
There are different emoji meanings for monkey emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to express genuine surprise, 'oops' moments, or a playful 'shhh' or 'I saw that!'.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage, often employed for expressions of shock or 'Oh my!' in a slightly more dramatic fashion. Can also be used to imply gossip or a playful secret.
- Global usage
- Universally understood for conveying shock or being taken aback, as well as indicating discretion or holding back words.
