speak-no-evil monkey

The monkey covering its mouth emoji means "I'll keep a secret." It's often used when making promises with friends or sharing confidential stories.

It's also used to express holding back from gossiping or to cutely react to a slip of the tongue. It's especially popular among teenagers.

This emoji represents the "speak-no-evil" monkey from the "Three Wise Monkeys." Its meaning has evolved to represent keeping secrets or being careful with words. It's also sometimes used to express silence in embarrassing situations.

In online communication, it's used as a cute way to show remorse after a verbal blunder or as a playful way to share confidential information. It's also frequently used among K-pop fans when sharing behind-the-scenes information about idols.