speak-no-evil monkey Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F64A ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the speak-no-evil monkey emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Literally, the ๐ emoji represents a monkey covering its mouth, symbolizing the "speak no evil" part of the three wise monkeys proverb, while figuratively and in slang, it is used to convey that someone is keeping a secret, refusing to comment, or being discreet, often in a humorous or playful manner, and can also imply that someone is guilty or knows something they should not be talking about. This emoji is often used to add a lighthearted or mischievous tone to a message. In some cases, it can be used to express that someone is not willing to gossip or spill the tea. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used.
How the speak-no-evil monkey emoji is used
In texting and social media captions, the ๐ emoji is frequently used to add a touch of whimsy and playfulness, particularly among younger generations, while on platforms like TikTok and in comment sections, it can be used to respond to a question or situation with a hint of sarcasm or irony. The tone in which this emoji is used can range from lighthearted and teasing to slightly more serious and secretive. Its usage can also differ across various online communities and cultural contexts. On some platforms, it may be used more frequently or in specific ways that are unique to that community.
speak-no-evil monkey emoji examples
- just saw the surprise party plans dont tell anyone ๐
- whats going on with you and john ๐
How to copy the speak-no-evil monkey emoji
To use the speak-no-evil monkey emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F64A), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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How the speak-no-evil monkey emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



speak-no-evil monkey Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | speak-no-evil monkey |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Codepoints | U+1F64A |
| Shortcode | :speak_no_evil_monkey: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
speak-no-evil monkey Emoji FAQ
Literally, the ๐ emoji represents a monkey covering its mouth, symbolizing the "speak no evil" part of the three wise monkeys proverb, while figuratively and in slang, it is used to convey that someone is keeping a secret, refusing to comment, or being discreet, often in a humorous or playful manner, and can also imply that someone is guilty or knows something they should not be talking about. This emoji is often used to add a lighthearted or mischievous tone to a message.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F64A, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :speak_no_evil_monkey:.
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