diff --git a/code/modules/language/codespeak.dm b/code/modules/language/codespeak.dm
index da915435e5c..6339ff0f523 100644
--- a/code/modules/language/codespeak.dm
+++ b/code/modules/language/codespeak.dm
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@
 	desc = "Syndicate operatives can use a series of codewords to convey complex information, while sounding like random concepts and drinks to anyone listening in."
 	key = "t"
 	default_priority = 0
+	flags = TONGUELESS_SPEECH | LANGUAGE_HIDE_ICON_IF_NOT_UNDERSTOOD
+	icon_state = "codespeak"
 
 /datum/language/common/codespeak/scramble(input)
 	var/lookup = check_cache(input)