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See-No-Evil Monkey

Unicode: U+1F648

Shortcodes: :see_no_evil:

TL;DR

Shows embarrassment, shyness, or 'I can't look'. Often cutesy embarrassment.

Context Meanings

Literal
LOW Risk

Expressing embarrassment or shyness.

Example: โ€œCan't believe I did that ๐Ÿ™ˆโ€

Slang
LOW Risk

Pretending not to see something awkward or pretending innocence.

Example: โ€œDidn't see those donuts disappear ๐Ÿ™ˆโ€

Dating
LOW Risk

Cute/shy reaction to compliments or flirty messages.

Example: โ€œYou're too sweet ๐Ÿ™ˆโ€

Ironic
LOW Risk

Deliberately ignoring something obvious.

Example: โ€œMonday? Never heard of her ๐Ÿ™ˆโ€

Platform Notes

Instagram

Common reaction to compliments or embarrassing moments.

iMessage

Used for shy or embarrassed reactions in conversation.

TikTok

Part of the 'three wise monkeys' set, often for embarrassment.

Generational Differences

Gen Z

Used for cute embarrassment or deliberately not seeing something.

Millennial

Standard for expressing shyness or embarrassment.

Boomer

May connect to the 'see no evil' proverb more directly.

Technical Details

Unicode
U+1F648
Version
6.0
Category
Animals & Nature
Subcategory
monkey
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Embarrassed Silence

Used when something embarrassing happened that you don't want to see or talk about. Cute way to acknowledge awkwardness.

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Three Wise Monkeys

Used to express wanting to stay out of drama, pretending not to notice something, or playing innocent.

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Baby Chick

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Represents badger.

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Badger

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