🙈 monkey faces
Monkey face emojis capture primate-inspired expressions, often used to convey mischief, avoidance, or playful behavior in online interactions. They're iconic for representing the "three wise monkeys" proverb.
meaning
These emojis feature monkey faces symbolizing innocence, ignorance, or cheekiness. They draw from cultural motifs like the three wise monkeys embodying "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil."
Usage:
- To ignore something: "I didn't see that 🙈"
- To avoid hearing bad news: "La la la 🙉"
- To keep a secret: "My lips are sealed 🙊"
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🙈
see-no-evil monkey
The see no evil monkey, called Mizaru (Japanese...
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🙉
hear-no-evil monkey
The hear no evil monkey, called Kikazaru (Japan...
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🙊
speak-no-evil monkey
The speak no evil monkey, called Iwazaru (Japan...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the three wise monkey emojis represent?
🙈 see-no-evil, 🙉 hear-no-evil, and 🙊 speak-no-evil embody the proverb about avoiding wrongdoing by not engaging with evil.
Can monkey face emojis be used interchangeably with human faces?
They add a fun, animal twist but convey similar avoidance or playful emotions as their human counterparts.
Which monkey face emoji is most commonly used?
The 🙈 see-no-evil monkey is popular for embarrassment or willful ignorance, followed by the others for specific contexts.