Speak-no-evil monkey

This emoji is commonly used on social media to convey a sense of playfulness, mischief, or embarrassment.

According to Emojipedia, the 🙊 emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and has since become a popular choice among users. It is currently ranked as the 23rd most popular emoji on Emojipedia, indicating its widespread use.

The age group most likely to use this emoji is difficult to determine, as it can be used by people of all ages. However, it may be more commonly used by younger individuals who are more active on social media and familiar with popular emojis.

The 🙊 emoji is commonly used on various social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. It is often used in combination with other monkey emojis, such as 🙈 see-no-evil monkey and 🙉 hear-no-evil monkey, to represent the full proverb.

This emoji is not considered rude, but it can be used in a teasing or sarcastic manner. It can also be used to express a sense of secrecy or confidentiality, as in "I won't tell anyone, 🙊."

The history of this emoji can be traced back to the ancient Japanese proverb "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil," which originated from a Buddhist teaching. In the 17th century, a Japanese woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai depicted three monkeys in the same pose as the emoji, with the addition of a fourth monkey covering its genitals. This image became popular in Western culture and eventually evolved into the three wise monkeys concept.

In the digital age, the 🙊 emoji has become a popular way to represent the proverb and has taken on various meanings and interpretations. It is often used in a lighthearted or humorous context, but can also be used to convey a serious message about avoiding negativity or gossip.