sowwy

Yellow emoji face looking down with eyes closed while twiddling its index fingers together.
Used in 14 servers · 23 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the sowwy emoji mean?

A shy, bashful emoji twiddling its fingers in anticipation.

The :2shy: emoji, often referred to as the 'finger-twiddling' emoji, is a staple of internet culture used to convey bashfulness, nervousness, or a coy attempt to ask for something. It is frequently used in Discord and Slack to signal that a user is feeling shy or trying to soften the blow of a request. The gesture is a classic anime-inspired trope representing hesitation or social anxiety.

When to use it

  • Asking for a favor with bashful hesitation
  • Expressing nervousness before sharing a big secret
  • Showing coy interest in another user's message
  • Acting shy after receiving a nice compliment

Also known as: :8812ttshy:

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the sowwy image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the sowwy image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the sowwy image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.